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Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn Hospital
Woodlawn Hospital is a non-profit, critical access hospital located in Rochester, Indiana. Founded in 1905, the hospital has serves Fulton County and operates on a 33-acre wooded campus and provides a wide range of healthcare services, including emergency care and specialized clinics.
The hospital is county-owned but operates independently, offering services such as a birthing center, cancer center, diagnostic imaging, and various specialty clinics in the region.
What happened?
Between June 25 and June 30, 2025, Woodlawn Hospital experienced a data security incident. On June 30, 2025, the hospital discovered that its computer network had been accessed by an unauthorized actor. During this breach, files containing sensitive personal and protected health information were copied without permission.
Information Exposed
- Name
- Address
- Date of birth
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license number or state ID number
- Health insurance information
- Medical information related to the provision of healthcare
The cybersecurity incident was disclosed to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Aug. 25, 2025. Woodlawn Hospital also posted a data security incident on its website. The total number of impacted patients has not been released.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you receive a notice about the Woodland Hospital 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 free credit monitoring and identity protection 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.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was exposed in the Woodlawn Hospital 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. Lawyers are ready to help affected individuals pursue claims related to this incident.
To find out if you qualify and to join a lawsuit, complete the form below.
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