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Orthopaedic Specialists 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 Orthopaedic Specialists of Massachusetts 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 Orthopaedic Specialists of Massachusetts
Orthopaedic Specialists of Massachusetts is a medical practice providing orthopaedic and sports medicine care to patients in the Norwood and Milton, Massachusetts area. The practice offers a range of services including arthroscopic surgery, joint replacement, sports medicine, fracture care and regenerative medicine treatments.
The group is staffed by a team of board-certified physicians, some of whom have been recognized as Boston Magazine Top Docs for 2025. Orthopaedic Specialists of Massachusetts participates in Medicare and most private insurance plans, and handles both surgical and non-surgical treatments for patients of all ages.
The practice operates out of two main offices: 825 Washington St. in Norwood and 100 Highland Street in Milton. Patients are encouraged to bring insurance cards and relevant medical information to appointments, and the practice accepts major credit cards for payment.
What Happened?
Between Jan. 12 and Jan. 15, 2026, Orthopaedic Specialists of Massachusetts experienced a ransomware attack by a group known as Qilin.
The company discovered the unauthorized access on Jan. 15, 2026. Qilin posted on the dark web on Jan. 17, 2026, claiming to have obtained company records from the breach.
According to reports filed with the Massachusetts Attorney General, the breach affected 20,147 individuals in Massachusetts.
The types of information exposed in this incident include:
Information Exposed:
- Addresses
- Current addresses
- Dates of birth
- Full names
- Government issued identification cards
- Social Security numbers
- Other medical information
- Health insurance information
- Medical account numbers
- Medical records
- Patient identification numbers
- Phone numbers
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was compromised in the Orthopaedic Specialists of Massachusetts data breach, you may be entitled to compensation. Lawyers are ready to help affected individuals understand their rights and pursue possible claims for damages resulting from this incident.
To find out if you qualify and to join a lawsuit related to this data breach, complete the below form.
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