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 Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology, P.C.
Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology, P.C. is an anatomic pathology laboratory and healthcare provider headquartered in Pinehurst, North Carolina. If you receive a data breach notification letter from Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology, P.C., please contact us as soon as possible so we can explain your legal rights in response to the data breach.
What Happened?
On May 22, 2025, Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology, P.C. reported to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR)¹ that it had suffered a significant data breach. Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology, P.C. reported that on or around January 16, 2025, an unauthorized party was able to access its IT systems and exfiltrate the sensitive personal information belonging to 235,911 people.² The forensic investigation confirmed there was unauthorized access to files containing patient information, and certain records were copied from its network.
While not disclosed in the official breach notice, this was reportedly a ransomware attack by a group known as SafePay, which has conducted at least 178 ransomware attacks. The ransomware group added MCP to its data leak site but claims to have deleted the stolen data, suggesting that a ransom may have been paid.
What Data was Compromised in the Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology Data Breach?
Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology, P.C. has disclosed that the following information was compromised:
- Name
- Address
- Date of Birth
- Medical Treatment Information
- Health Insurance Information
What Should I do if I Received Notification of the Data Breach from Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology?
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 Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology, P.C. 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.
¹ https://ocrportal.hhs.gov/ocr/breach/breach_report.jsf
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