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Methodist University 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 Methodist University 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 Methodist University Emergency Physicians
Methodist University Emergency Physicians, PLLC is a healthcare organization based in Memphis, Tennessee. The group specializes in emergency medicine and provides physician services in the emergency department at Methodist University Hospital.
The organization is staffed 24 hours a day to provide acute care to patients in urgent situations.
What happened?
In May 2025, Methodist University Emergency Physicians experienced a major cyberattack. ApolloMD, a company that provides administrative services to healthcare organizations, discovered suspicious activity within its network on May 22, 2025. An investigation revealed that an unauthorized party accessed the company's systems between May 22 and May 23, 2025. The Qilin ransomware group claimed responsibility for the attack.
The data breach compromised personal and protected health data belonging to the patients of multiple physician practices affiliated with ApolloMD, including Passaic Hospitalist Services. The total number of affected individuals has not been released but is believed to include several thousand patients.
Exposed Information
- Name
- Social Security number
- Dates of birth
- Addresses
- Diagnosis information
- Provider names
- Dates of service
- Treatment information
- Health insurance information
Notification letters began being mailed to affected patients on Sept. 17, 2025. The company also published a Notice of Data Security Incident with breach details on its website.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notification about this data breach, it is important to understand your rights and the actions you can take. 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 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 Methodist University Emergency Physicians data breach, you could be entitled to compensation, which could include reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses, time spent addressing the breach, or payment for emotional distress. Lawyers are investigating claims and helping victims pursue financial relief.
To find out if you qualify and to join the lawsuit, complete the form below.
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