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Puerto Rico Eye Institute 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 Instituto de Ojos de Puerto Rico 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 Instituto de Ojos de Puerto Rico
Instituto de Ojos de Puerto Rico is a specialized ophthalmology clinic located in Carolina, Puerto Rico. The clinic provides advanced eyecare treatments and surgical procedures for a variety of vision conditions.
The clinic is led by Dr. Miguel Santiago, who along with a team of doctors and staff, has performed over 50,000 surgeries. Services include visual correction for issues such as myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia.
What Happened?
On May 19, 2025, Instituto de Ojos de Puerto Rico disclosed a data breach to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The breach exposed the protected health information (PHI) of at least 50,000 individuals in the United States.
Exposed PHI in a healthcare data breach often includes:
- Names
- Addresses and contact information
- Dates of birth
- Medical records
- Insurance information
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you receive a data breach notice from Instituto de Ojos de Puerto Rico, it is important to understand you have the right to protect yourself and may also be entitled to compensation:
- Identity Protection Services: Sign up for any free identity protection and credit monitoring services Instituto de Ojos may offer.
- 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.
- Request your free credit reports: You are entitled to one free credit report annually from each of the three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion).
- Place a fraud alert on your credit files: A fraud alert informs creditors to take extra steps to verify your identity before opening new accounts in your name. You can request a fraud alert by contacting any one of the three major credit bureaus.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
Lawyers are ready to help you determine if you are eligible to join a class action lawsuit. If your information was affected by the Instituto de Ojos de Puerto Rico data breach, you may be entitled to compensation.
To see if you qualify to join a lawsuit related to this data breach, submit your information below.
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