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Wilmington Community 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 Wilmington Community Clinic 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 Wilmington Community Clinic
Wilmington Community Clinic is a nonprofit, Federally Qualified Health Center located in Wilmington, California. Since its founding in 1977, the clinic has provided affordable primary and preventive health care to underserved communities in and around Los Angeles.
The clinic offers a range of services, including primary care, women’s health, pediatric care, mental health services and STD testing.
What Happened?
On Aug. 13, 2024, Wilmington Community Clinic discovered that its systems had potentially been compromised by an unauthorized actor. The clinic immediately disconnected all access to its network and brought in cybersecurity experts to investigate and secure its environment.
A comprehensive forensic investigation revealed that personal information may have been acquired by the unauthorized actor.
Possible Information Exposed
- Name
- Date of birth
- Health insurance identification number
- Medical information
- Driver’s license number or state identification number
The clinic began notifying affected individuals after confirming the scope of the breach. It also posted a notice of data breach on its website and disclosed the cybersecurity event to the California Attorney General's office on Dec. 11, 2025.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notice about the Wilmington Community Clinic data breach or believe your information may have been involved, you have important rights and options. You may be entitled to seek compensation for any harm or inconvenience caused by this cybersecurity incident.
- Communication and credit monitoring services: Review and save any notification letters you receive. Enroll in the free HaystackID credit monitoring and identity protection services offered by the company.
- 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 personal information was exposed in the Wilmington Community Clinic data breach, you may be eligible for compensation, which could include reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses, time spent addressing the breach, or payment for emotional distress.
Data breach laws provide protections and remedies for individuals whose sensitive information is compromised due to a company’s failure to safeguard data. To find out if you qualify and to join a lawsuit, complete the form below.
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