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Marquette County Medical Care Facility 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 Marquette County Medical Care Facility 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 Marquette County Medical Care Facility
Marquette County Medical Care Facility is a health care provider located in Ishpeming, Michigan. The facility offers both long-term nursing care and short-term rehabilitation services for individuals recovering from illness, injury, or surgery.
The facility provides a range of accommodations, including private rooms and shared apartments. Marquette County Medical Care Facility serves residents of Marquette County and the Upper Peninsula.
What Happened?
On March 3, 2025, Marquette County Medical Care Facility discovered a cybersecurity incident involving a business email compromise. The data breach was detected when contacts of the facility’s HR director began receiving phishing emails from her Microsoft Office 365 account.
An investigation revealed that unauthorized individuals may have accessed both personally identifiable information (PII) and PHI. Marquette County Medical Care Facility issued a Notice of Data Privacy Incident press release on June 23, 2025.
Exposed Information
- Name
- Social Security number
- Date of birth
- Protected health information
- Bank details
Marquette County Medical Care Facility is conducting a review and will be notifying affected individuals.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you receive a data breach notification from Marquette County Medical Care Facility, you have important rights and options. You may be entitled to seek compensation for any harm or inconvenience caused by this cybersecurity incident.
Here are some steps you can take:
- Identity theft protection services: Sign up for free credit monitoring or identity theft 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.
Lawyers are ready to help you understand your legal options and pursue a claim if you qualify.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was exposed in the Marquette County Medical Care Facility data breach, you may be eligible for compensation, which could include reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses, time spent addressing the breach, or payment for emotional distress.
To find out if you qualify and take the next step, complete the form below to join the lawsuit.
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