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Modoc Medical Center 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 Modoc Medical Center 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 Modoc Medical Center
Modoc Medical Center is a hospital and health care facility located in Alturas, California, serving Modoc County since the early 1900s.
The center provides a range of health care services, including general acute care, skilled nursing, and outpatient diagnostics. The center also provides family practice medicine, emergency services, radiology, laboratory, physical therapy, retail pharmacy, and day surgery services.
What Happened?
On Jan. 27, 2026, Modoc Medical Center discovered unauthorized access to certain files on its network.
An investigation, assisted by cybersecurity specialists, revealed that an unknown actor accessed and downloaded files from a number of systems between Jan. 19, 2026, and Jan. 27, 2026.
A comprehensive third-party review of the affected files was completed to determine the scope of impacted information and identify affected individuals.
The following types of consumer information were exposed:
Information Exposed:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Driver’s license or state identification numbers
- Financial account information
- Payment card information
- Passport numbers
- Military identification numbers
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
On Feb. 16, 2026, a threat actor known as Worldleaks claimed responsibility for the breach and posted about it on the dark web, alleging that sensitive patient and internal records were leaked.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was compromised in the Modoc Medical Center data breach, you may be entitled to compensation. Lawyers are ready to help affected individuals understand their rights and pursue claims for damages related to this incident. Completing the below form is the first step to joining a lawsuit and seeking compensation for any harm suffered as a result of the breach.
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