Murphy Law Firm is investigating claims on behalf of all individuals whose personal and confidential information was potentially compromised in the data breach at Val Verde Regional Medical Center (“Val Verde Regional”). On March 10, 2022, Val Verde Regional discovered suspicious activity on its network. Following a forensic investigation, Val Verde Regional determined that cybercriminals accessed or acquired confidential files that contained the personal identifiable information of 86,562 individuals. According to Val Verde Regional, the personal information accessed or acquired by cybercriminals included:
As a result of the Val Verde Regional’s data breach, these individuals’ personal and highly sensitive information may be in the hands of cybercriminals who can place the information for sale on the dark web or use the information to perpetrate identity fraud.
Murphy Law Firm is evaluating legal options, including a potential class action lawsuit, to recover damages for individuals who were affected by the data breach.