Bayer Corporation (Cencora / Lash Group)
Data Breach Class Action Lawsuit

May 22, 2024 -- Attention: victims of the Bayer Corporation data breach.

Abington Cole + Ellery is investigating the data breach recently announced by Bayer Corporation.

Bayer Corporation data breach summary:

Unfortunately, at this time very little information is publicly available about the recently announced Bayer Corporation data breach. A filing with the Attorney General of Texas on May 22, 2024, indicates that there was a data security breach affecting medical information of more than 8800 Texans. According to information filed with the Attorney General of Texas, notice of the data security breach is being sent to affected consumers in Texas.

This data breach appears to be part of the recently announced Cencora / Lash Group data breach. It is not clear if notices regarding this breach will come from Cencora / Lash Group, or from Bayer Corporation, or from both.

It is unclear if Bayer Corporation is offering credit monitoring and/or identity theft protection services to affected individuals at this time. Data Breach notices being sent to affected individuals by Cencora / Lash Group include an offer for 24 months of free credit monitoring and/or identity theft protection services.

Thousands of individuals were affected by the Bayer Corporation data breach.

Breached data may include, but is not necessarily limited to: names, dates of birth, addresses, and medical data.

About Bayer Corporation:

Bayer Corporation is a subsidiary of Bayer AG, a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of health care and agriculture. Headquartered in Whippany, New Jersey, Bayer Corporation operates across the United States, focusing on pharmaceuticals, consumer health, and crop science. The company's mission is to advance science for a better life, aiming to improve the quality of life for a growing population by focusing on prevention, alleviation, and treatment of diseases.

Bayer Corporation's pharmaceutical division addresses medical needs in the areas of cardiovascular health, oncology, women’s health, hematology, and ophthalmology. The consumer health division offers over-the-counter products in categories such as allergy relief, pain management, digestive health, and nutrition. The crop science division works on agricultural innovations, including seeds, crop protection, and digital farming solutions, aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability.

Bayer Corporation is committed to sustainability and corporate responsibility. The company integrates sustainable practices across its operations, aiming to balance economic success with environmental and social responsibilities. Bayer Corporation supports various community initiatives, focusing on health care access, education, and disaster relief. The company adheres to strict ethical standards and regulatory compliance, ensuring its operations contribute positively to society.

The Bayer Corporation Website may have additional information about or provide periodic updates regarding the data breach.

For more information about steps you can take to possibly reduce the chances harm arising from a data breach, please review the following article: What are some steps you can take if you've been the victim of a data breach?

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