Blog Directory | Data Breach Class Actions

Pinnacle Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Specialists Data Breach Investigation - Console & Associates

Written by Console & Associates P.C. | Jul 10, 2024 8:30:00 AM

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Pinnacle Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Specialists data breach. This breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident, which may have affected an undetermined number of individuals, potentially exposing sensitive personal information.

  • names,
  • dates of birth,
  • medical or health information,
  • health care treatment or diagnostic information,
  • health insurance information,
  • and billing or payment information

 

Data Breach Incident Details

A recent report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights states that the Pinnacle Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Specialists was compromised due to a cyber security attack that was discovered on April 22, 2024 after the company detected unusual activity within its computer network. An investigation confirmed that an unauthorized party accessed a portion of Pinnacle’s network. Data breach letters were sent out by Pinnacle Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Specialists informing affected individuals about the nature of the incident and compromised data.

 

Pinnacle Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Specialists Overview

Based in Marietta, Georgia, Pinnacle Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Specialists LLC is an orthopedic services provider operating seven locations.

 

Pinnacle Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Specialists Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the Pinnacle Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Specialists data breach? Usually victims receive a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH in the mail, but the impact of a breach can be felt long before notices are sent to those affected. This can be in the form of fraudulent financial activity and other forms of identity theft.

If you believe you were affected, we encourage you to reach out to our data breach attorneys for a no-cost consultation about your situation. We will review your eligibility to file a data breach class action lawsuit and any compensation that may be available to you.

Complete our confidential contact form below and a member of our legal team will be in touch. 

Explore our “Guide for Victims of a Data Breach” to better understand protective measures you can take to better protect yourself against identity theft and learn how to secure your information effectively after a data breach.