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Westchester Institute for Human Development 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 Westchester Institute for Human Development, 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 Westchester Institute for Human Development
Westchester Institute for Human Development Inc. (WIHD) is a nonprofit organization based in Valhalla, New York.
Founded in 1950, WIHD focuses on providing health, dental, behavioral, and social services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as to vulnerable children and their families.
What Happened?
WIHD experienced a data breach between March 23, 2026, and April 14, 2026.
On Aug. 10, 2026, WIHD reported the breach to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The breach affected approximately 938 people in the United States.
An unauthorized party gained access to WIHD’s email environment, potentially exposing files containing sensitive information. The types of consumer information that may have been exposed include:
Information Exposed:
- Medicaid or Medicare numbers
- Social Security numbers
- Contact information
- Dates of birth
- Dates of medical service
- Driver’s license numbers
- Financial account information
- Full face photos
- Health insurance policy numbers
- Medical conditions
- Medical record numbers
- Names
- Patient account numbers
- Prescription information
- Provider information
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your personal information was exposed in the WIHD data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are ready to help individuals affected by this incident understand their rights and explore options for joining a class action lawsuit.
To find out if you qualify and to take the next step, complete the below form to join the lawsuit investigation.
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