Elitecare
Data Breach Class Action Lawsuit

Posted: September 18, 2024 -- Attention, victims of the Elitecare data breach.

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

Elitecare data breach summary:

Tens of thousands of individuals were affected by the Elitecare data breach.

Breached data may include, but is not necessarily limited to: individual contact data, Social Security numbers, driver’s licenses or state ID numbers, health insurance data, health data, billing data, claims data, and payment data.

On July 10, 2024, Elitecare detected unauthorized activity within its computer systems and initiated measures to halt the activity. The organization disconnected and powered down affected systems to limit further effects, engaged an external cybersecurity incident response team to supplement its IT resources, commenced an investigation, and notified federal law enforcement agencies.

By July 17, 2024, Elitecare classified the event as a cybersecurity breach and collaborated with the response team to perform a forensic analysis. The investigation revealed that the intruder accessed Protected Health Information (PHI); however, there was no indication that the breach extended beyond the initial unauthorized access.

On September 16, 2024, Elitecare sent data breach notifications to affected individuals with available addresses. In the aftermath of the incident, Elitecare strengthened its policies and adopted additional technological protections to minimize the likelihood of similar occurrences.

As a result of the data breach, Elitecare is offering 24 months of free credit monitoring and/or identity theft protection services to some affected individuals.

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

About Elitecare:

Elitecare is a 24-hour emergency hospital located in League City, Texas, offering services for both adults and children. The facility provides trauma care, in-house lab testing, on-site imaging and radiology, cardiology services, and an in-house pharmacy. They emphasize fast care with little to no wait times and aim to provide a comforting environment for patients. The hospital serves several areas in Texas and offers patient resources such as billing information, insurance coverage, and health tips.

The Elitecare 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 Elitecare data breach, and if you would like to volunteer to serve as a class representative 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 Elitecare or any affiliated companies. If you have received any other data breach notifications, you may to review Abington Cole + Ellery's current list of data breach investigations.