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Maternal Fetal Medicine Associates, PLLC, Carnegie Hill Imaging for Women, and Carnegie Women’s 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 Maternal Fetal Medicine Associates, PLLC, Carnegie Hill Imaging for Women, and Carnegie Women’s Health (collectively, “the Practices”) 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 Maternal Fetal Medicine Associates, PLLC, Carnegie Hill Imaging for Women, and Carnegie Women’s Health
Maternal Fetal Medicine Associates, PLLC, along with Carnegie Hill Imaging for Women and Carnegie Women’s Health, is a healthcare group based in New York City. Founded in 2004, the Practices offer women’s health services, including prenatal care, gynecologic services, genetic counseling, and advanced diagnostic imaging.
The Practices operate from several locations in New York City. Across all locations, the Practices employ more than 50 doctors and staff members.
What Happened?
In September 2024, the Practices discovered suspicious activity on their computer network. An investigation revealed that unauthorized access occurred between July 30, 2024, and September 16, 2024 and certain files were accessed or downloaded without authorization.
The cybersecurity incident was disclosed to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on November 15, 2024. At least 501 current and former patients in the United States were reported to be affected.
Exposed Information:
- Full name
- Address
- Date of birth
- Driver’s license
- Social Security number
- Credit card information
- Bank account information
- Clinical diagnosis/conditions
- Lab results
- Medications
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you are a current or former patient and believe you may have been affected by this data breach, you have rights and options available to protect yourself from potential identity theft and fraud. You may be entitled to free credit monitoring and identity theft services, and have the right to see compensation for any harm or inconvenience caused by this breach.
- Identity Protection Services: Sign up for any free identity protection and credit monitoring services the Practices' may offer.
- 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.
- Request your free credit reports: You are entitled to one free credit report annually from each of the three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion).
- Place a fraud alert on your credit files: A fraud alert informs creditors to take extra steps to verify your identity before opening new accounts in your name. You can request a fraud alert by contacting any one of the three major credit bureaus.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your personal information and/or protected health information was exposed in the Maternal Fetal Medicine Associates, PLLC, Carnegie Hill Imaging for Women, and Carnegie Women’s Health data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and pursue a claim for damages related to this cybersecurity incident.
To find out if you qualify and to join a lawsuit, complete the form below.
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