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LHC Group 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 LHC Group, Inc 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 LHC Group
LHC Group Inc. is a healthcare company that has provided in-home, post-acute care services since 1994. Based in Lafayette, Louisiana, the company has grown from a single home health agency into a national provider, offering home health, hospice, home- and community-based services, and facility-based care.
LHC Group is now part of UnitedHealth Group’s Optum division following its acquisition in 2022.
What Happened?
On April 7, 2026, LHC Group discovered that an employee may have been the victim of a vishing (voice phishing) attack.
Shortly after, a third-party technology vendor that supports LHC Group’s referral management and care coordination systems reported suspicious activity involving an LHC user account. LHC Group launched an investigation, secured its systems, worked with forensic experts, and notified the FBI.
The investigation revealed that a threat actor stole credentials and accessed a large volume of files containing patient information between April 7, 2026, and April 15, 2026.
The affected files included protected health information (PHI) and other sensitive data.
Information Exposed:
- Names of individuals
- Addresses
- Social Security numbers
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
- Dates of birth
- Full names, addresses, dates of birth, and demographics
LHC Group began confirming the identities of impacted individuals on July 9, 2026.
The breach affected at least 16,885 people in Texas alone. The company notified affected individuals by U.S. Mail.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was compromised in the LHC Group data breach, you may be entitled to compensation for the exposure of your personal and health information. Lawyers are ready to help individuals affected by this incident understand their rights and pursue claims for damages.
To find out if you qualify and to join a potential lawsuit, complete the below form. This is a no-cost, no-obligation opportunity to have your situation reviewed and to seek compensation for any harm suffered as a result of the breach.
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