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Hattiesburg Eye Clinic 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 Hattiesburg Eye Clinic 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 Hattiesburg Eye Clinic
Hattiesburg Eye Clinic is a privately operated ophthalmology and optometry practice based in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The clinic serves patients throughout South Mississippi from several locations, including Hattiesburg, Oak Grove, Laurel and Columbia.
The clinic provides a wide range of eye care services including routine and comprehensive eye exams, diagnosis and treatment of conditions like glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic eye disease and macular degeneration, and advanced surgical procedures such as cataract surgery and LASIK.
What Happened?
On Oct. 5, 2026, Hattiesburg Eye Clinic disclosed a data breach to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. According to the report, a total of 6,137 individuals in the United States were affected by this incident.
The breach was the result of a ransomware attack. A group known as The Gentlemen claimed responsibility for the attack and posted about the incident on the dark web on Sept. 14, 2026, stating that they had obtained data from Hattiesburg Eye Clinic.
The specific types of information exposed have not been detailed in the available public disclosures but may have included sensitive personal and health information.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If you were affected by the Hattiesburg Eye Clinic data breach, you may be eligible for financial compensation. Lawyers are ready to help individuals whose information was compromised in this incident. To find out if you qualify to join a lawsuit and to protect your rights, complete the below form.
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