At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent St. Clair Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at St. Clair Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, potentially exposing sensitive personal identifiable information of patients at the medical practice.
A recent report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights states that the St. Clair Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine data breach occurred due to unauthorized access to parts of the organization's IT network.
The security incident was first identified on November 24, 2024, when St. Clair Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine detected suspicious activity within their computer systems. The organization promptly engaged external cybersecurity specialists to conduct a thorough investigation of the breach. By December 9, 2024, investigators confirmed that unauthorized access had occurred and that certain files containing confidential patient information had been compromised.
Following this discovery, St. Clair Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine conducted an extensive review of all affected files, beginning on December 20, 2024, and concluding on January 29, 2025. This review identified the specific information that was exposed and determined which patients were impacted. The compromised data includes:
Data breach letters were sent out by St. Clair Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine on January 30, 2025, informing affected individuals about the nature of the incident and the specific types of personal information that may have been compromised in their individual cases.
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St. Clair Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine operates as an independent medical practice headquartered in Macomb, Michigan. The organization focuses on orthopedic care, sports medicine, and rehabilitation services for patients with musculoskeletal conditions and injuries.
The medical practice offers a range of treatment options including joint replacement procedures, fracture management, spinal interventions, and physical therapy services. Their operational model combines surgical approaches with non-surgical alternatives based on patient needs.
With a workforce of approximately 104 employees, St. Clair Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine generates an estimated annual revenue of $19 million. The practice maintains facilities equipped for orthopedic consultations, diagnostics, and treatment implementation.
The organization serves diverse patient demographics throughout Macomb County and adjacent areas, working with various insurance providers to deliver orthopedic healthcare services. St. Clair Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine maintains a multidisciplinary structure that addresses both acute injuries and chronic musculoskeletal conditions.
How do you know that you were affected by the St. Clair Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine 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 law firm for legal assistance through a no-cost consultation about your situation. We will review your eligibility to file a data breach class action lawsuit and discuss your legal rights and any compensation that may be available to you.
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