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Howard Brown Health 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 Howard Brown Health 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 Howard Brown Health
Howard Brown Health is a nonprofit organization based in Chicago, recognized as one of the largest LGBTQ+ health and social service providers in the United States. Founded in 1974, the organization offers a wide range of services including primary medical care, behavioral health, research, HIV and STI prevention, youth and elder services, and various community initiatives.
Howard Brown Health has expanded from three to 12 clinics and has a staff of more than 300 employees.
What Happened?
On Dec. 19, 2025, Howard Brown Health disclosed a data breach to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
The cause of the breach has not been detailed in current public filings; however, the HHS has listed the breach as result of hacking or IT incident.
The specific types of exposed information have not been confirmed to the public but may include both PHI and PII such as names, Social Security numbers, addresses, dates of birth, medical records, financial account information, and more.
The breach affected a total of 8,357 individuals in the United States.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If you were affected by the Howard Brown Health data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are actively investigating the incident and are ready to help individuals seek justice and financial recovery.
To find out if you qualify to join a lawsuit related to this breach, complete the below form.
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