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Southern Immediate Care Data Breach Investigation

Written by Joseph Lyon on . Posted in Data Breach.

The data breach lawyers at The Lyon Firm are investigating a reported data security incident at Southern Immediate Care, potentially affecting patients across Central and Northeast Alabama. The breach allegedly involved unauthorized access to employee email accounts, potentially compromising sensitive data for thousands. Contact our legal team to discuss your next move following any reported data theft incident.

What Happened at Southern Immediate Care?

Southern Immediate Care, a network of nine urgent care clinics serving communities across Northern Alabama, detected suspicious activity in an employee email account in April and started investigating the matter. An investigation later concluded that cybercriminals may have accessed employee mailboxes, possibly downloading sensitive patient data. This breach may have exposed Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Protected Health Information (PHI), including names, addresses, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, health insurance details, medical records, and payment information.

While the exact number of affected individuals remains unknown, the hospital’s Notice of Data Event on the health entity’s website underscores the severity of the privacy violation, especially given the sensitive nature of healthcare data. Any possible victims should understand the risks of fraud  and medical identity theft following a data breach event.

Why File a Class Action Data Breach Lawsuit?

Filing a class action lawsuit following a data breach could offer several advantages for victims of the Southern Immediate Care breach:

  • Financial Compensation: Recover costs for identity theft protection, lost wages, or fraudulent charges.
  • Accountability: Hold negligent entities accountable if negligence—such as inadequate email encryption or delayed notification—is proven, pushing for stronger security protocols.
  • No Upfront Costs: The Lyon Firm works on a contingency basis—no settlement, no fee—making legal action accessible. Free consultations allow you to explore your options risk-free.

Southern Immediate Care is a network of clinics serving Central and Northeast Alabama, providing medical services in Anniston, Attalla, Forestdale, Heflin, Helena, Homewood, Stringfellow, Lakeshore, and Valleydale.

Don’t let the Southern Immediate Care data breach impact you more than it needs to. A class action lawsuit can protect your rights and seek justice. Call us for a free consultation and case review, and to learn more about what you can do to mitigate your privacy risks.