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Southwest Care 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 Southwest Care Center 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 Southwest Care Center
Southwest Care Center is a nonprofit healthcare organization that has served New Mexico communities since 1996. Originally focused on HIV/AIDS care and research, the organization has expanded its services over the years to include primary care, pediatrics, women's and men's health, gender equity medicine, behavioral health and on-site pharmacy services.
The organization operates several clinics in Santa Fe and Albuquerque, providing care to a diverse patient population.
What Happened?
On or about June 3, 2025, Southwest Care Center experienced a cybersecurity incident involving a ransomware attack.
The MEDUSA ransomware group claimed responsibility, stating they accessed and intended to publish 143.9 GB of data from the organization on the dark web. The breach was publicly disclosed on June 27, 2025, when the group posted about the hack on the Tor network.
After discovering the incident, Southwest Care Center engaged third-party forensic specialists to secure their systems and investigate the extent of unauthorized activity. On Dec. 18, 2025, it was determined that an unauthorized third party may have acquired certain personal information.
Written notice was sent to all impacted individuals. Additionally, the center posted a notice of the incent on its website.
The types of information exposed in this incident may include:
Information Exposed:
- First names
- Last names
- Personal information
- Protected health information
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was exposed in the Southwest Care Center data breach, you may be entitled to compensation. Lawyers are actively investigating this incident and are available to help affected individuals understand their options.
To find out if you qualify to join a lawsuit and potentially receive compensation, fill out the below form.
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