DentaQuest sued for allegedly exposing 15M patients' private information
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- A class action lawsuit was filed by Amanda Whitlow against DentaQuest Group Inc. and DentaQuest LLC over a data breach exposing 15 million patients' personal information.
- The lawsuit alleges DentaQuest failed to follow cybersecurity and confidentiality standards, allowing unauthorized access to names, Social Security numbers, insurance details, and health information.
- Whitlow claims DentaQuest delayed notifying patients for months after discovering the breach, giving cybercriminals time to commit identity theft and fraud.
- The plaintiff accuses DentaQuest of negligence, breach of implied contract, breach of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment, and violation of the Illinois Personal Information Protection Act.
- The lawsuit seeks jury trial, injunctive and declaratory relief, monetary damages, and other legal remedies.
- A prior similar lawsuit was filed in June, noting the ShinyHunters hacker group claimed responsibility for the cyberattack.
- Plaintiffs are represented by several law firms, and the case is filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts.