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Sabine County 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 Preferred Hospital Leasing Hemphill Inc., d/b/a Sabine County 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 Preferred Hospital Leasing Hemphill Inc., d/b/a Sabine County Hospital
Preferred Hospital Leasing Hemphill, doing business as Sabine County Hospital, operates a critical access hospital in Hemphill, Texas. The company manages the daily operations and financial responsibilities of the hospital under a long-term lease agreement with the Sabine County Hospital District.
The hospital is designated as a Level IV Trauma Center by the state of Texas and provides essential healthcare services to the rural community. Services include emergency care, advanced imaging, respiratory therapy, physical therapy and pharmacy support.
What happened?
Sabine County Hospital experienced a major data breach. On Feb. 12, 2025, the hospital discovered that an employee email account has been accessed by a cybercriminal. A review determined the hacker may have gained access to patient data, including both personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI).
Sabine County Hospital published a cybersecurity incident notification on its website and disclosed the data breach to the Texas Attorney General's office on Aug. 7, 2025. Affected individuals include at least 7,500 Texas residents.
Exposed Information
- Name of individual
- Address
- Social Security number
- Date of birth
- Gender
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
- Medicare number
- Date of service
- Detailed clinical information regarding tests and treatment
- Service received
- Payments made
- Financial information, including credit or debit card number
- Service received
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a data breach notice from Sabine County Hospital or Preferred Hospital Leasing Hemphill, 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: Enroll in 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 exposed in the Sabine County Hospital data breach, you may have the right to seek compensation for damages, lost time and emotional distress. Lawyers are investigating this incident and are available to support those affected.
To find out if you are eligible and to join a potential lawsuit, complete the form below. This is a no-cost, no-obligation way to protect your rights and pursue the compensation you may deserve.
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