Wayne Memorial Hospital Data Breach Investigation

Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Wayne Memorial 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 Wayne Memorial Hospital

Wayne Memorial Hospital is a nonprofit hospital based in Jessup, Georgia.

What happened?

On June 3, 2024, Wayne Memorial Hospital discovered a ransomware attack on its network. An unauthorized third party gained access to the hospital’s systems, encrypted data and left a ransom note.

The data breach impacted 163,440 patients and individuals. The hospital began notifying affected individuals by mail on Aug. 27, 2025. The data breach compromised both personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI), as well as payment details.

Information Exposed

• Name
• Date of birth
• Social Security number
• Driver’s license or state ID number
• User identification and password
• Financial account number
• Credit or debit card number
• Credit card expiration date or CVV code
• Medicare or Medicaid number
• Health insurance member number
• Healthcare provider number
• Diagnoses
• Medical history
• Treatment information
• Prescription information
• Lab test results or images

The cybersecurity incident was disclosed to multiple state authorities beginning on Sept. 7, 2025, including Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont and New Hampshire Attorney Generals'.

Your Rights and Next Steps

If you received a notification letter from Wayne Memorial Hospital, or believe your information may have been involved, there are important steps to consider. Lawyers are ready to help individuals understand their rights and potential compensation options.

• Credit monitoring services: Enroll in the 12 months of free TransUnion Cyberscout credit monitoring 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 your information was compromised in the Wayne Memorial Hospital data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Laws exist to protect consumers when their private data is exposed due to a company’s failure to safeguard it. Lawyers are investigating claims on behalf of affected individuals and are ready pursue damages.

To find out if you qualify and to join a lawsuit, complete the form below.

Sources

• Maine Attorney General
• Vermont Attorney General
• New Hampshire Attorney General
• Massachusetts Attorney General
• Wayne Memorial Hospital