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Wakefield & Associates 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 Wakefield & Associates, LLC 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 Wakefield & Associates, LLC
Wakefield & Associates, LLC is a revenue cycle management company that has operated since 1946. Headquartered in Aurora, Colorado, the company specializes in healthcare and medical debt collection.
The company employs more than 900 associates and maintains eight business offices nationwide. Wakefield & Associates offers a services including medical billing, debt collection, insurance claims processing and accounts receivable management.
What Happened?
On Sept. 24, 2025, the company determined that there had been unauthorized access and/or acquisition of files within its network on or before Jan. 17, 2025. This incident was later reported to the Maine Attorney General's office on Nov. 7, 2025.
It was determined the breach was the result of a ransomware attack by a group known as Akira, which claimed to have obtained 13 GB of sensitive data.
Information Exposed:
- Names
- Collection account information
- Social Security numbers
- Driver’s license or state identification card numbers
- Financial information
- Health information
According to Wakefield & Associates, affected individuals are being notified in writing.
The breach was posted to the dark web on Feb. 11, 2025, with claims that sensitive documents and personal information were compromised. The breach being posted by a ransomware group months prior to the company's stated discovery date in September calls into question the validity of the disclosure to the Maine Attorney General.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If personal information was exposed in this breach, there are important steps to take. First, individuals should remain vigilant by monitoring account statements, credit reports and explanation of benefits for any suspicious activity. Under U.S. law, everyone is entitled to one free credit report annually from each of the three major credit bureaus: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion.
Individuals have the right to place a fraud alert or credit freeze on their credit file at no cost. A fraud alert requires businesses to verify identity before issuing new credit, while a credit freeze restricts access to the credit report unless express authorization is given. Both options can help prevent identity theft and unauthorized use of personal information.
If identity theft or fraud is suspected, it is important to file a police report and notify law enforcement.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If you received a notice about the Wakefield & Associates data breach or believe your information was compromised, you may have legal rights and could be entitled to compensation. Lawyers are ready to help individuals affected by this incident understand their options and pursue claims for damages related to the exposure of sensitive information.
To find out if you qualify and to take the next step, complete the below form to join a lawsuit and protect your rights.
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