Data Breach

Nephrology Associates Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation

If you were affected by the Nephrology Associates data breach, you may be entitled to compensation.
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Nephrology Associates Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Nephrology Associates 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 Nephrology Associates, P.C. 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 Nephrology Associates

Nephrology Associates, P.C. is a specialty medical practice based in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The practice focuses on kidney care and offers a range of services, including office evaluations, hospital consultations, home dialysis, in-center hemodialysis and plasmapheresis.

What Happened?

On Sept. 8, 2026, Nephrology Associates discovered a ransomware incident involving unauthorized access to a server containing patient and employee information.

The company responded by securing its systems and engaging independent cybersecurity experts to investigate the situation.

The investigation revealed that files stored on the affected server were accessible to the unauthorized party. The incident did not impact the electronic health record system.

The following types of consumer information were exposed:

Information Exposed:

  • Names
  • Health and medical information
  • Health insurance information
  • Medicare identification numbers
  • Medicaid identification numbers
  • Private insurance identification numbers
  • Other payment information
  • Social Security numbers
  • Other government-issued identification numbers

Nephrology Associates notified affected individuals by written notice on Nov. 6, 2026.

You May Be Entitled to Compensation

If your information was involved in the Nephrology Associates data breach, you may have legal rights to compensation for any harm or risk you have experienced. Lawyers are ready to help individuals affected by this incident explore their legal options and pursue claims for damages.

To find out if you qualify to join a lawsuit related to this data breach, complete the below form. Submitting your information is the first step toward protecting your rights and seeking possible compensation.

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