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Watsonville Community Hospital 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 Watsonville Community Hospital 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 Watsonville Community Hospital
Watsonville Community Hospital serves the tri-county area along California’s central coast. The hospital is a 106-bed facility, providing medical and surgical services to the local community. With more than 650 employees and over 300 physicians, the hospital's services include cardiac care, diagnostic imaging, maternity services, pediatrics, urology services, surgical services and wound care.
What happened?
Between Nov. 25, 2024, and Nov. 29, 2024, Watsonville Community Hospital experienced a ransomware attack claimed by a group known as TERMITE. The hackers stated they obtained the hospital’s database and even posted sample screenshots on their dark web portal.
The cyberattack compromised both personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI). The hospital began notifying affected patients by mail on Oct. 15, 2025, and published a Notice of Data Privacy Incident on its website the same day.
Exposed Information
- Name,
- Address
- Date of birth
- Full or partial Social Security number
- Driver's license, state ID or passport number
- Tax ID number
- Birth certification
- Medical record number
- Clinical or treatment information
- Medical procedure information
- Medical provider name
- Prescription information
- Health insurance information
- Access credentials
- Financial account information
- Payment card information
The incident was reported to the California Attorney General’s office on Oct. 16, 2025.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notice from Watsonville Community Hospital regarding this data breach, there are several steps you can take to protect your information and your rights:
- Credit monitoring services: Enroll in the free IDX credit monitoring and identity protection services, offered by the hospital
- Monitor your accounts carefully: Check your financial statements regularly for suspicious activity or unauthorized transactions. If you notice anything unusual, contact your financial institution immediately.
- Fraud alert and credit reports: A fraud alert informs creditors to take extra steps to verify your identity before opening new accounts in your name. Consumers are also entitled to one free credit report annually from each credit bureau. You can request a fraud alert or a credit report by contacting any one of the three major credit bureaus.
- Seek legal help: Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and pursue compensation.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If you were affected by the Watsonville Community Hospital data breach, you may have legal rights to compensation for any harm or risk you have experienced. This could include reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses, time spent addressing the breach, or payment for emotional distress.
Lawyers are ready to help individuals pursue monetary damages. To find out if you qualify to join a lawsuit, complete the form below.
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