Brainard Surgery Center Data Breach Investigation
The data breach lawyers at The Lyon Firm are investigating a reported data breach at the Brainard Surgery Center, a Lyndhurst, Ohio, clinic. If you are contacted by Brainard regarding the data security incident, it is important to understand the increased risks of medical identity theft and fraud. Call our legal team to discuss your options, and to learn more HERE about how to protect yourself following a data theft event.
What Happened at Brainard Surgery Center?
On February 23, 2025, Brainard Surgery Center detected suspicious activity on its computer network, which warranted an investigation. A third-party cybersecurity team helped the Brainard staff to determine certain files were taken from its systems by an unauthorized actor. The nature and scope of the incident is still under investigation and more details should emerge in the coming weeks.
According to a notice on the company website, personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI) are potentially at risk. The exposed information at Brainard may vary by but could include the following: name, address, date of birth, Social Security number, driver’s license number or other state identification number, medical claims information, clinical information (such as diagnosis/conditions, medications, and other health information), and health insurance information.
The Brainard ASC, offering services mostly to Cleveland, Ohio, residents, offers the following:
- Foot Surgery
- Dental Surgery
- OB/GYN Surgery
- Ophthalmologic Surgery
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Pain Surgery
- Plastic Surgery
- Radiology Services