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Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology 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 Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology, P.C. 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 Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology, P.C.
Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology, P.C. is a privately owned pathology laboratory based in Pinehurst, North Carolina and was founded in 1990. The organization works closely with both physicians and patients, offering diagnostic testing and consultations to support healthcare decisions.
The company is led by Dr. Dell Dembosky, M.D., and employs a team of board-certified pathologists, cytotechnologists, and histotechnologists with approximately 23 employees according to LinkedIn.
What was the Ransomware Attack?
On or around January 16, 2025, an unauthorized party accessed and acquired certain records from the company’s systems. The incident was later linked to the SAFEPAY ransomware group, which claimed to have obtained 30 GB of data and posted about the hack on the dark web on January 25, 2025.
Information Exposed:
- Name
- Address
- Date of birth
- Medical treatment information
- Health insurance information, such as policy numbers
The data breach was reported to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on May 9, 2025, and affected approximately 235,911 individuals in the United States.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notice from Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology, P.C. about this data breach, it’s important to know your rights and take action to protect yourself. You have the right to:
- Obtain a free copy of your credit report from each of the three nationwide credit reporting agencies.
- Place a fraud alert on your credit report, which will notify creditors that you may be a victim of identity theft. An initial alert lasts for one year, while an extended alert (if you have proof of identity theft) lasts for seven years.
- Place a security freeze (credit freeze) on your credit report free of charge. This helps prevent new credit, loans, or services from being approved in your name without your consent.
- Contact the Federal Trade Commission and your state’s Attorney General for information on how to prevent or minimize the risks of identity theft.
Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology has provided additional resources and contact information for the three major credit bureaus in their official notice. Staying vigilant by monitoring your credit and financial accounts is highly recommended.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was exposed in the Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and explore your legal options.
If you would like to join a lawsuit or learn more about your eligibility, complete the below form to get started.
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