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Meridian Valley Laboratories 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 Meridian Valley Laboratories, 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 Meridian Valley Laboratories, Inc.
Meridian Valley Laboratories, Inc. is a diagnostic laboratory based in Seattle, Washington. The company was founded in 1976 and serves healthcare providers and patients nationwide.
The lab provides a wide range of diagnostic services, including hormone and thyroid profiles, food sensitivity testing, cardiovascular risk marker analysis, and organic acid testing. The lab is CLIA certified and participates in proficiency testing with the College of American Pathologists and the American Association of Bioanalysts.
What happened?
On July 3, 2025, Meridian Valley Laboratories discovered suspicious activity on certain systems in its network. An investigation revealed that a cybercriminal gained access to the company’s network between May 30, 2025, and July 3, 2025, and downloaded certain files.
The hacked files contained both personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI). The total number of individuals has not been released yet, but is believed to be in the thousands. The lab is conducting a review and will be notifying impacted consumers by mail.
Meridian Valley Lab published a Notice of Data Privacy Event on its website and the cybersecurity incident to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Aug. 29, 2025.
Possible Exposed Information
- Name
- Address
- Phone number
- Email address
- Date of birth
- Social Security number
- Driver's license or state ID copies
- Health insurance information
- Test orders and results
- Financial information including payment card number and CVV code
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you receive a notice about the Meridian Valley Laboratories data breach or believe your information may have been involved, you have important rights and options. You may be entitled to seek compensation for any harm or inconvenience caused by this cybersecurity incident.
- Communication and credit monitoring services: Review and save any notification letters you receive. Enroll in free credit monitoring and identity protection 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 your information was compromised in the Meridian Valley Laboratories 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. Lawyers are ready to help individuals affected by this incident pursue claims for damages.
To find out if you qualify to join a lawsuit, complete the form below.
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