Washington County Hospital
Data Breach Class Action Lawsuit

February 24, 2024 -- Attention: victims of the Washington County Hospital data breach.

Abington Cole + Ellery is investigating the recently announced Washington County Hospital data breach.

On December 24, 2023, Washington County Hospital encountered a disruption within its network that affected the performance and availability of certain systems. Following the detection of the disturbance, Washington County Hospital severed all network connections and enlisted the expertise of both a dedicated cybersecurity firm and IT staff to help fortify the network's defenses. This team also embarked on a detailed forensic analysis to ascertain the extent and specifics of the disruption.

While this investigation remains active, it has been established that an unauthorized party may have accessed some Washington County Hospital documents. In response to this security incident, Washington County Hospital initiated a thorough examination and took immediate action to secure its systems. This involved hiring a cybersecurity firm and IT experts specifically for a forensic study to uncover the details of the incident. Washington County Hospital implemented several security measures, including but not limited to, cutting off network access, updating administrative passwords, reinstating operations in a controlled and secure manner, improving security protocols, and taking ongoing actions to reduce the likelihood of similar incidents in the future.

As a result of the data breach, Washington County Hospital is offering 12 months of free credit monitoring and/or identity theft protection services to affected individuals.

Approximately 31,100 individuals were affected by the Washington County Hospital data breach.

Breached data may include, but is not necessarily limited to: first & last names, dates of birth, social security numbers, and medical data.

Additional information about the Washington County Hospital data breach may be found here: Washington County Hospital Notice of Data Breach.

Since its establishment in 1953, the Washington County Hospital and Nursing Home in Chatom, Alabama, has been the exclusive healthcare institution for Washington County. It operates a 25-bed hospital designated for critical access, complemented by an emergency room that spans 6,000 square feet and was recently expanded. Additionally, it houses an 88-bed skilled nursing facility alongside a day room covering 7,000 square feet, all dedicated to delivering premier care and support to the local community and its neighbors.

The Washington County Hospital and Nursing Home 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?

If you believe you are a victim of the Washington County Hospital data breach, and would like to participate in a class action lawsuit regarding this data breach, please submit your information via the form on this webpage. This website is not associated with nor authorized by Washington County Hospital or any affiliated companies.