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Penobscot Valley 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 Penobscot Valley Hospital 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 Penobscot Valley Hospital
Penobscot Valley Hospital is a non-profit, 25-bed critical access hospital located in Lincoln, Maine. The hospital has served the Lincoln Lakes Region and northern Penobscot County since 1973, providing a range of medical, surgical and emergency services to the local community.
The hospital operates both its main campus at 7 Transalpine Road and a primary care clinic at 252 Enfield Road. With approximately 200 employees, Penobscot Valley Hospital plays a significant role in the local economy and healthcare landscape. The organization is governed by a 10-member board of directors composed of local residents.
Penobscot Valley Hospital offers emergency care, inpatient and outpatient services, imaging, laboratory, primary care, surgical procedures, rehabilitation, and specialty care through partnerships with other providers. The hospital emphasizes its commitment to providing quality care close to home for rural residents.
What Happened?
On Jan. 28, 2026, Penobscot Valley Hospital discovered suspicious activity in its information technology environment.
The hospital implemented incident response procedures, secured its systems and brought in third-party forensic specialists to investigate.
By Feb. 12, 2026, the investigation determined that an unauthorized individual may have accessed certain files and folders. On June 4, 2026, it was confirmed that personal and protected health information may have been impacted.
The breach exposed sensitive data belonging to patients and employees.
Information Exposed:
- Names
- Credit/ debit account info
- Financial account codes
- Social Security numbers
- Addresses
- Dates of birth
- Financial information
- Medical information related to visits at Penobscot Valley Hospital
- Health records
- Names
The incident was reported to the Vermont Attorney General's office on July 21, 2026.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your personal or medical information was exposed in the Penobscot Valley Hospital data breach, you may be entitled to compensation. Lawyers are currently investigating claims on behalf of affected individuals.
Completing the below form is the first step to join a lawsuit and protect your rights.
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