Monongalia General Hospital 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 Monongalia County General Hospital Company 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 Monongalia County General Hospital Company

Monongalia County General Hospital Company is a nonprofit hospital organization based in Morgantown, West Virginia. It operates under the name Mon Health Medical Center and serves as a key healthcare provider in north-central West Virginia.

Founded in 1943, the company is part of the broader Mon Health system, which includes several affiliated hospitals and facilities in the region.

What Happened?

On May 6, 2026, Monongalia County General Hospital Company discovered a phishing attack that targeted a small number of email users.

The hospital began investigating the incident with the help of a forensic security provider and terminated the unauthorized access to its email system the same day. The investigation concluded in late June 2026 and confirmed that certain email mailboxes were accessed, but no other systems or data storage were impacted.

Information Exposed:

• First and last names
• Dates of birth
• Email addresses
• Phone numbers
• Social Security numbers
• Health information
• Health insurance information

The breach was reported to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on July 31, 2026. According to official disclosures, 2,173 individuals in the United States were affected.

You May Be Entitled to Compensation

If your personal or health information was exposed in this data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and pursue any claims you may have.

To find out if you qualify and to take the next step, complete the below form to join a lawsuit.

Sources

• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
• Monongalia County General Hospital Company Notice of Data Breach%2520-%2520Substitute%2520Notice%2520(for%2520website).docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK)