Black Hills Regional Eye Institute LLP (“BHREI”) Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (August 29, 2025) – The law firm of Federman & Sherwood announces that it is investigating a data breach involving Black Hills Regional Eye Institute LLP (“BHREI”), a healthcare provider.
According to a notice filed with the Attorney General of Maine, BHREI detected suspicious activity in its network on January 8, 2025, which disrupted day-to-day operations. An investigation later determined that an unauthorized party gained access to BHREI’s systems and potentially acquired sensitive information. On or about July 30, 2025, it was confirmed that certain Protected Health Information (PHI) maintained by BHREI was potentially accessed and acquired by an unauthorized party.
The information at risk may include patients’ personal and medical information. While there is currently no evidence that the information has been misused, BHREI has begun notifying affected individuals and is offering 12 months of complimentary Experian IdentityWorks credit monitoring and identity protection services. BHREI has also reported the incident to law enforcement and is working with cybersecurity professionals to strengthen its systems.
Federman & Sherwood has extensive experience representing individuals whose medical and personal data has been exposed in healthcare-related data breaches. The firm is investigating this incident to determine the full scope of the breach and the legal rights of those impacted.
The compromised information may have included:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Date of birth
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
- Other sensitive information
What is Black Hills Regional Eye Institute LLP (“BHREI”)?
Black Hills Regional Eye Institute LLP (“BHREI”) provides a full range of ophthalmology and optometry services, including treatment for conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, retina issues, and dry eye, as well as LASIK and cosmetic eyelid surgeries.
If you received a notification letter from Black Hills Regional Eye Institute LLP and would like to learn more about your legal options, please contact:
FEDERMAN & SHERWOOD
Phone: 1-800-237-1277
Email : info@federmanlaw.com
Website: www.federmanlaw.com