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Hampton Regional Medical Center 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 Hampton Regional Medical Center 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 Hampton Regional Medical Center
Hampton Regional Medical Center is a private, not-for-profit community hospital located in Varnville, South Carolina. Founded in 1950, the hospital features 32 beds and employs more than 100 staff members.
The hospital is affiliated with Roper St. Francis and the Medical University of South Carolina, a partnership that began in May 2019. The hospital also operates two on-campus medical office buildings that provide primary and specialty care, such as general surgery, orthopedics, cardiology, and radiology.
What Happened?
On July 16, 2025, Hampton Regional Medical Center discovered suspicious activity in its computer systems. An investigation revealed that, between June 18 and July 16, 2025, an unauthorized actor accessed certain systems and may have taken sensitive data. The hospital began working with third-party cybersecurity experts to determine the scope of the incident.
Information Exposed:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Dates of birth
- Driver’s license or state identification numbers
- Medical information
- Other demographic information
Hampton Regional Medical Center is still reviewing the impacted data and will notify affected individuals by mail once the review is complete. In the meantime, the hospital has posted a public notice and is working to strengthen its security measures.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received care or had dealings with Hampton Regional Medical Center, your personal information may have been compromised. It’s important to take steps to protect yourself from potential identity theft or fraud.
Here’s what you can do:
- Monitor your credit reports and account statements for unusual activity. You are entitled to one free credit report per year from each of the three major credit bureaus.
- Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze on your credit file. A fraud alert makes it harder for identity thieves to open accounts in your name, while a credit freeze blocks access to your credit report entirely.
- Report any suspicious activity to your bank, healthcare provider, or other relevant institutions right away.
- File a police report if you believe you are a victim of identity theft.
- Consider joining a class action lawsuit
Hampton Regional Medical Center has set up a toll-free assistance line at 833-918-1845, available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time, for questions about the breach.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was exposed in this data breach, you may be eligible to join a lawsuit and seek compensation for any damages or risks you face. Lawyers are ready to help individuals affected by the Hampton Regional Medical Center breach understand their rights and pursue possible claims.
To find out if you qualify, complete the below form to join the lawsuit investigation.
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