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SunLink Health Systems 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 SunLink Health Systems, 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 SunLink Health Systems, Inc.
SunLink Health Systems, Inc. is a healthcare provider that has been operating since 1959. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, SunLink focuses on investing in healthcare facilities and related businesses, particularly in the Southeast United States. The company is known for serving rural and community healthcare markets.
SunLink’s portfolio includes one community hospital, two skilled nursing facilities, a healthcare technology company, and a specialty pharmacy company. The leadership team, including President and CEO Robert M. Thornton Jr. and CFO Mark Stockslager, brings over 100 years of combined experience in healthcare investment and management.
In early 2025, SunLink announced a merger with Regional Health Properties, another Georgia-based healthcare company. This merger, expected to be completed in spring 2025, aims to combine resources and strengthen the company’s position in the healthcare industry.
What Happened?
On May 6, 2025, SunLink Health Systems, Inc. disclosed a data breach to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. According to the official report, the breach affected approximately 2,856 individuals in the United States.
The breach may have exposed sensitive personal information belonging to patients, employees, or others associated with SunLink’s healthcare services. While the specific types of information compromised have not been detailed in the public disclosure, breaches involving healthcare providers often include data such as names, addresses, dates of birth, medical records, and insurance information.
If you received a notification from SunLink Health Systems about this incident, it is important to take it seriously and understand your rights.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If your information was compromised in the SunLink Health Systems data breach, you have several important rights and options:
- You have the right to know what information was exposed and how it may be used.
- You may be entitled to credit monitoring or identity theft protection services.
- You can take steps to protect yourself, such as monitoring your financial accounts and credit reports for suspicious activity.
- You have the right to seek compensation for any harm or inconvenience caused by the breach.
Lawyers are ready to help individuals affected by this breach. By joining a class action lawsuit, you may be able to hold SunLink Health Systems accountable and recover compensation for damages such as lost time, emotional distress, or out-of-pocket expenses related to the breach.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If you were notified that your information was part of the SunLink Health Systems data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are actively investigating this incident and are ready to help you understand your options.
To find out if you qualify and to join the lawsuit, complete the below form. Taking action now can help protect your rights and ensure you receive any compensation you may be entitled to.
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