A class action lawsuit has been filed against Cencora Inc. and The Lash Group LLC by plaintiff Keith Wolford, alleging that the companies failed to adequately protect the private information of their patients during a data breach disclosed in May 2024. The breach compromised protected health information and personally identifiable information, which Wolford claims the companies were obligated to secure from unauthorized access.
The lawsuit highlights that Cencora took nearly three months to notify patients of the breach, leaving them unaware of the risk to their personal data. Wolford argues that this delay exposed patients to significant dangers, including identity theft and financial harm. He aims to represent a nationwide class of individuals affected by the breach, especially those who received late notifications.
In addition to negligence, the lawsuit accuses Cencora of breach of implied contract, unjust enrichment, and breach of fiduciary duty. Wolford demands a jury trial and seeks both declaratory and injunctive relief, along with monetary damages for all class members impacted by the data breach.
The case underscores the growing concerns around data security in the healthcare sector, with the lawsuit potentially setting a precedent for how companies must respond to breaches. Similar incidents, such as a recent breach involving Kaiser Permanente, highlight the widespread nature of these issues and the need for stronger protections for sensitive information.
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