Markovits, Stock & DeMarco, LLC, a law firm experienced in data breach class action litigation, is investigating claims on behalf of victims of a data breach involving data entrusted to McLaren Health Care.
McLaren Health Care is headquartered in Grand Blanc, Michigan. McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health care system consisting of 13 hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers with 28,000 employees. If you received a notice of data breach letter from McLaren Health Care please contact us as soon as possible so we can explain your legal rights in response to the data breach.
What Happened?
On August 7, 2024, McLaren Health Care reported that it suffered a ransomware attack data breach.1 The ransomware attack caused a disruption in services and is linked to INC Ransom ransomware criminal group. Employees at McLaren Bay Region Hospital in Bay City shared a ransom note warning that the hospital’s systems have been encrypted and stolen data will be published on the ransomware gang’s leak site if a ransom is not paid.2
This is the second data breach McLaren Health Care has suffered in less than a year. In November 2023, McLaren notified almost 2.2 million people of a data breach that exposed their personal and health information between late July and August 2023.3
What Data was Compromised in the McLaren Health Care Data Breach?
McLaren Health Care has not disclosed the information lost in the most recent ransomware attack, however the 2023 data breach involves sensitive confidential information, including:
- Full Name
- Social Security Number
- Address
- Date of Birth
- Medical Conditions including physical, mental, or behavioral health conditions
- Medical Information including Treatment Information
- Health Insurance Information
- Billing Information, Claims Information
What Should I do if I Received Notification of the Data Breach from McLaren Health Care?
If you would like to have a free, confidential consultation with an attorney to learn more about your rights and potential legal remedies related to the McLaren Health Care data breach, please contact Markovits, Stock & DeMarco, LLC attorney Justin C. Walker at (513) 651-3700, email us at [email protected], or submit a Case Evaluation request through the form below.
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