Modoc Medical Center Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
September 28, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood is investigating the Modoc Medical Center data breach following notifications filed in California and Massachusetts.
According to the filings, the reported breach occurred between January 19 and January 27, 2026. The Massachusetts filing reports 10 affected residents and identifies Social Security numbers and financial account information as potentially affected.
As a healthcare provider, Modoc Medical Center may maintain highly sensitive patient and personal information. The exposure of Social Security numbers and financial account information may increase the risk of identity theft, financial fraud, unauthorized transactions, and other forms of misuse.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating whether Modoc Medical Center implemented reasonable cybersecurity safeguards to protect sensitive information and whether additional measures could have prevented or reduced the impact of the data breach.
The potentially compromised information may include:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Financial information
- Other sensitive information
What is Modoc Medical Center?
Modoc Medical Center is a critical access hospital and healthcare provider located in Alturas, California, that serves residents of Modoc County and the surrounding rural region.
Individuals affected by the Modoc Medical Center data breach may have legal rights and are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood.
Phone: 1-800-237-1277 | Email: info@federmanlaw.com