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Primary Health Services Center 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 Primary Health Services Center (phsc) 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 Primary Health Services Center (PHSC)
Primary Health Services Center (PHSC) is a private, nonprofit organization based in Monroe, Louisiana. Founded in 1997, PHSC operates as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and focuses on delivering primary and preventive healthcare services to residents in medically underserved areas of North Louisiana, including Ouachita, Morehouse and Lincoln parishes.
PHSC serves nearly 20,000 patients and employs about 180 individuals across several facilities and mobile medical vans. In addition to medical services, PHSC offers health education, case management, translation and transportation to help patients access care.
What happened?
Primary Health Services Center experienced a major cyberattack compromising both personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI). The ransomware group INC RANSOM claimed responsibility for the attack and posted about the data breach on the dark web, stating they had obtained PHSC’s data.
PHSC began notifying affected individuals by mail on July 10, 2025 and published a data security incident notice on its own website. The total number of impacted patients has not been released.
Possible Exposed Information
- Name
- Social Security number
- Driver's license or state ID number
- Medical records
- Health insurance information
- Payment information
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notification from PHSC about this data breach, you have important rights and options. You may be entitled to seek compensation for any harm or inconvenience caused by this cybersecurity incident.
- Credit monitoring services: Sign up for the free credit monitoring services, if offered.
- Monitor your accounts carefully: Check your financial statements regularly for suspicious activity or unauthorized transactions. If you notice anything unusual, contact your financial institution immediately.
- Fraud alert and credit reports: A fraud alert informs creditors to take extra steps to verify your identity before opening new accounts in your name. Consumers are also entitled to one free credit report annually from each credit bureau. You can request a fraud alert or a credit report by contacting any one of the three major credit bureaus.
- Seek legal help: Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and pursue compensation.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was compromised in the PHSC data breach, you may be eligible for financial compensation, which could include reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses, time spent addressing the breach, or payment for emotional distress.. Lawyers are investigating the incident and are prepared to help affected individuals pursue claims.
Completing the form below is the first step to joining a lawsuit and protecting your rights.
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