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Southcoast Health 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 Southcoast Health System, Inc. 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 Southcoast Health System
Southcoast Health System Inc. is a not-for-profit, community-based health care provider serving southeastern Massachusetts and parts of Rhode Island. The organization was founded in 1996 through the affiliation of three area hospitals: Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford and Tobey Hospital in Wareham.
Southcoast Health System offers a wide range of medical services including emergency care, cancer treatment, cardiovascular procedures, surgical care and maternity services.
What Happened?
On Feb. 16, 2026, Southcoast Health System discovered a security breach involving unauthorized access to personal information.
The incident occurred when a Southcoast user account was compromised for a brief period, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data. The incident involved a single user account rather than a broader system intrusion.
According to the notice, the following types of information were exposed:
Information Exposed:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
At this time, it is undisclosed how many people were affected as a result of the breach.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was exposed in the Southcoast Health System data breach, you may be entitled to compensation for any harm or inconvenience you experienced. Lawyers are ready to help individuals affected by this breach understand their legal rights and pursue claims for damages.
To find out if you qualify to join a lawsuit and seek compensation, complete the below form. It only takes a few minutes and there is no cost to find out if you are eligible.
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