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Western Montana Clinic 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 Western Montana Clinic PC 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 Western Montana Clinic PC
Western Montana Clinic PC is a physician-owned healthcare organization based in Missoula, Montana. The clinic has served the local community since 1922, offering a range of medical specialties through a team of more than 50 providers.
The Western Montana Clinic staff includes physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants, and they operate several clinic locations in the Missoula area. Services include obstetrics and gynecology.
What happened?
Western Montana Clinic PC discovered a significant data breach on April 15, 2025. The breach occurred between March 11, 2025, and April 15, 2025, when unauthorized parties gained access to employee emails which contained sensitive patient information.
According to a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services disclosure made on Aug. 1, 2025, at least 8,255 people were affected by this cybersecurity incident. The data breach compromised both personal and protected health information of clinic patients.
Exposed Information
- Patients’ contact information
- Patients’ names
- Social Security numbers
- Dates of birth
- Dates of service
- Internal identification numbers
- Medication information
- Treating physician
- Treatment and/or diagnostic information
Western Montana Clinic began notifying affected patients by mail on Aug. 1, 2025 and posted a Notice of Data Privacy Incident on its website.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notification from Western Montana Clinic PC about this data breach, you have important rights and options. You may be entitled to seek compensation for any harm or inconvenience caused by this cybersecurity incident.
- Credit monitoring services: Enroll in free credit monitoring services, if offered.
- 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.
Lawyers are ready to answer questions and help determine eligibility for compensation.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If you were affected by the Western Montana Clinic data breach, you could be entitled to compensation, which could include reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses, time spent addressing the breach, or payment for emotional distress.
To find out if you qualify, complete the form below to join a lawsuit and protect your rights.
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