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Lorain Emergency Physicians 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 Lorain Emergency Physicians, LLC 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 Lorain Emergency Physicians
Lorain Emergency Physicians, LLC is a healthcare organization based in Lorain, Ohio, primarily focused on providing emergency medicine services. The medical is registered with the National Provider Identifier database and is associated with a broad network of healthcare professionals, including emergency medicine practitioners, anesthesiologists, physician assistants, pharmacists, and more.
Lorain Emergency Physicians is also affiliated with other medical practices in the region, supporting a wide range of patient care needs.
What happened?
In May 2025, Lorain Emergency Physicians, was impacted by a data breach involving ApolloMD Business Services, a business associate providing administrative services for the practice. On May 22, 2025, ApolloMD detected unusual activity in its computer network.
A subsequent investigation revealed that an unauthorized actor accessed ApolloMD’s systems between May 22 and May 23, 2025. The data breach compromised both personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI).
On Sept. 17, 2025, notification letters began being mailed to affected patients. ApolloMD also published a Notice of Data Security Incident on its website.
Information Exposed
- Name
- Social Security number
- Dates of birth
- Addresses
- Diagnosis information
- Provider names
- Dates of service
- Treatment information
- Health insurance information
The total number of impacted individuals has not been released, but is believed to include thousands of patients from from several physician practices affiliated with ApolloMD.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notification letter or believe your information was involved in this breach, there are important steps to consider. You may be entitled to seek compensation for any harm or inconvenience caused by this cybersecurity incident.
- Credit monitoring services: Enroll in the free credit monitoring services, if offered.
- Monitor your accounts carefully: Check your financial statements regularly for suspicious activity or unauthorized transactions. If you notice anything unusual, contact your financial institution immediately.
- Fraud alert and credit reports: A fraud alert informs creditors to take extra steps to verify your identity before opening new accounts in your name. Consumers are also entitled to one free credit report annually from each credit bureau. You can request a fraud alert or a credit report by contacting any one of the three major credit bureaus.
- Seek legal help: Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and pursue compensation.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If you were affected by the Lorain Emergency Physicians and ApolloMD data breach, you may qualify for compensation. This could include reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses, time spent addressing the breach, or payment for emotional distress.
Completing the form below is the first step toward joining a lawsuit and protecting your rights.
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