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Fort Wayne Medical Education Program Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Fort Wayne Medical Education Program data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About Fort Wayne Medical Education Program
Fort Wayne Medical Education Program is an organization based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, dedicated to medical education and training. The program works with medical professionals, students and staff, as well as their dependents, to provide resources and support within the healthcare field.
What Happened?
On Dec. 17, 2024, Fort Wayne Medical Education Program discovered suspicious activity in its network. After an investigation with cybersecurity professionals, it was determined that an unauthorized actor had accessed or acquired data from the network between Dec. 12, 2024, and Dec. 17, 2024.
The breach exposed the personal information of 29,485 individuals in the United States, including three in Maine.
Information Exposed:
- First and last names
- Social Security numbers
- Driver's license or state ID numbers
- Passport numbers
- Government ID numbers
- Medical information, including medical history
- Health insurance information
- Medical billing information, including bank account number and payment or credit card number (but not CVC)
The organization notified affected individuals in writing on Oct. 2, 2025. The incident was reported to the Maine Attorney General on Oct. 3, 2025. The ransomware group INC RANSOM claimed responsibility, stating they obtained 66 GB of data and posted samples on their dark web portal.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notification from Fort Wayne Medical Education Program, your information may have been involved in the breach. Here are important steps to consider:
- Review any written notice you received from the organization carefully
- Take advantage of complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services offered by the program through Haystack or IDX, as described in the notice
- Monitor your credit reports, financial account statements and medical explanation of benefits for any suspicious activity or errors
- You are entitled to one free credit report annually from each of the three major credit bureaus: TransUnion, Experian and Equifax.
- Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze on your credit file to prevent new accounts from being opened in your name without your consent
- If you notice any suspicious activity, promptly contact your financial institution, file a report with law enforcement, your state attorney general or the Federal Trade Commission
Lawyers are ready to help individuals affected by the breach understand their rights and explore options for pursuing compensation.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was compromised in the Fort Wayne Medical Education Program data breach, you may be eligible to join a class action lawsuit and seek compensation for any harm or inconvenience you have suffered. Lawyers are actively investigating this incident and are available to answer questions and guide you through the process.
To find out if you qualify and to take the next step, complete the below form to join the lawsuit.
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