Four Sue Penobscot Valley Hospital Over Data Breach

Four patients have sued Penobscot Valley Hospital in Maine after suspected unauthorized network access may have exposed sensitive patient information. The complaints allege inadequate cybersecurity safeguards and delayed notification after suspicious activity was detected in January; notifications reportedly began in July. The plaintiffs seek class-action status, damages, and restitution, while a law firm is separately evaluating potential privacy claims for notified individuals.