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The Neurological Institute of Savannah 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 The Neurological Institute of Savannah & Center for Spine, P.C 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 The Neurological Institute of Savannah & Center for Spine, P.C
The Neurological Institute of Savannah & Center for Spine, P.C. is a prominent medical practice based in Savannah, Georgia. Founded in 1977, it has grown to become one of the largest private neurosurgical practices in the southeastern United States.
Its team includes experienced neurosurgeons and a highly trained support staff, offering advanced treatments for a wide range of neurological and spinal disorders.
What Happened?
Between June 1, 2024, and July 21, 2024, The Neurological Institute of Savannah & Center for Spine, P.C. experienced a significant data breach involving unauthorized access to its computer systems. The breach was discovered after a thorough forensic investigation, which revealed that an unauthorized party had acquired certain electronic files containing sensitive patient information.
On July 26, 2024, a ransomware group known as RansomHub posted on the dark web, claiming responsibility for the attack and threatening to release the stolen data. The incident was officially disclosed to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on May 1, 2025, and it was reported that 32,548 individuals in the United States were affected.
What types of consumer information were exposed?
- Full names
- Dates of birth
- Medical record numbers
- Diagnosis/conditions information
- Lab results
- MRI imaging
- CPT codes
- Medications information
- Healthcare claims information
- Subscriber numbers
- Social Security numbers (for a limited number of individuals)
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you are a current or former patient of The Neurological Institute of Savannah & Center for Spine, P.C., it is important to understand your rights and the actions you can take:
- You have the right to know if your personal information was involved in this breach. The company has begun notifying affected individuals by mail.
- If your Social Security number was exposed, you are eligible for complimentary credit monitoring services.
- You should remain vigilant by regularly reviewing your financial account statements and credit reports for any suspicious activity.
- Consider placing a fraud alert or a security freeze on your credit file with the major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion). This can help prevent new accounts from being opened in your name without your consent.
- For those whose medical information was involved, review your explanation of benefits statements from your health insurer and report any unfamiliar charges or services.
Taking these steps can help protect your identity and minimize the risk of misuse of your personal information.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was compromised in this data breach, you may be entitled to compensation. Lawyers are ready to help individuals affected by this incident seek justice and recover damages for any harm suffered.
To find out if you qualify and to join a potential lawsuit, complete the below form.
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