Carolina Internal Medicine Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
August 31, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood, a national consumer protection law firm, is investigating the Carolina Internal Medicine data breach following a notification filed with the Vermont Attorney General.
According to the filing, the Carolina Internal Medicine data breach affected approximately nine Vermont residents, with additional individuals potentially affected nationwide. The information potentially affected includes Social Security numbers.
The exposure of Social Security numbers may increase the risk of identity theft, tax fraud, financial fraud, fraudulent account creation, and other forms of misuse.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating whether Carolina Internal Medicine implemented reasonable cybersecurity safeguards to protect sensitive patient information and whether additional security measures could have prevented this incident. The firm is also evaluating potential legal claims on behalf of individuals affected by the data breach.
The potentially compromised information may include:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Other sensitive information
What is Carolina Internal Medicine?
Carolina Internal Medicine (most notably Carolina Internal Medicine Associates in Asheville, North Carolina) provides comprehensive adult primary care and preventive medical services.
Individuals affected by the Carolina Internal Medicine data breach may have legal rights and are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood to learn more about their options.
Phone: 1-800-237-1277 | Email: info@federmanlaw.com