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Neurological 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 Neurological Associates of Washington 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 Neurological Associates of Washington
Neurological Associates of Washington is an independent neurology practice founded in 1974 and based in Kirkland, Washington. The practice provides comprehensive neurological care for conditions affecting the brain, spine and nervous system.
The practice operates out of 13107 121st Way N.E., Kirkland, and is known for offering onsite MRI imaging and a patient-first approach.
What Happened?
In early January, Neurological Associates of Washington discovered a data breach involving its medical records server. The breach was the result of a ransomware attack carried out by the DragonForce group.
The attackers claimed to have obtained 72.53 GB of data and posted about the incident on the dark web on Dec. 28, 2025. The compromised server contained medical records from 2019 to 2025.
The company reported the incident to the FBI, the Department of Health and Human Services and local law enforcement. The incident was also disclosed to the Washington Attorney General.
The breach exposed sensitive information belonging to approximately 13,500 individuals in Washington.
Affected individuals were notified beginning Jan. 22, 2026. The company also posted a security incident notice to its website.
Information Exposed:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Full dates of birth
- Health insurance policy or ID numbers
- Medical information (diagnosis and disability code)
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notice about this breach or suspect your information was involved, you have important rights and options.
First, Neurological Associates of Washington is offering 12 months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services. It is important to take advantage of these services to help safeguard your credit and identity.
You should also:
- Obtain free credit reports from Equifax, Experian and TransUnion
- Consider placing a fraud alert on your credit file to help detect possible misuse of your information
- Consider placing a security freeze on your credit files, which prevents unauthorized persons from opening new accounts in your name
- Monitor your financial accounts for suspicious activity and report any unauthorized transactions immediately
- File your tax return as soon as possible to help prevent tax-related identity theft
- Report suspected identity theft to local law enforcement, the state attorney general and the Federal Trade Commission
Even if there is no evidence that your data has been misused yet, staying vigilant is key to protecting yourself from future harm.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your personal or medical information was exposed in this breach, you may be entitled to compensation for any harm suffered or for the risk of future identity theft. Lawyers are ready to help individuals affected by the Neurological Associates of Washington data breach understand their rights and pursue claims.
To find out if you qualify and to join a lawsuit, complete the below form.
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