Cumberland County Hospital Association Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (June 5, 2025) – Federman & Sherwood, a national law firm with a focus on data privacy and cybersecurity litigation, is investigating a significant data breach involving Cumberland County Hospital Association, a healthcare provider based in Kentucky.
According to a report submitted to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on June 2, 2025, Cumberland County Hospital Association experienced a hacking/IT incident that resulted in unauthorized access to systems storing protected health information (PHI). The breach affected approximately 36,659 individuals, and the location of the compromised data was categorized as “Other,” suggesting a variety of potentially sensitive information may have been exposed.
As a healthcare provider, Cumberland County Hospital Association is required by federal law, under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), to safeguard the privacy and security of patient information. Breaches of this nature raise serious concerns about data protection protocols and the potential risk to patients, including identity theft, medical fraud, and loss of confidentiality.
Federman & Sherwood is actively investigating the breach to determine its cause, scope, and whether the hospital had adequate cybersecurity measures in place. The firm is evaluating potential legal claims on behalf of individuals whose personal and medical information may have been compromised.
The compromised information may have included:
- Name
- Social Security numbers
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
- Financial information
- Other sensitive information
What is Cumberland County Hospital Association?
The Cumberland County Hospital Association (CCH) in Burkesville, Kentucky, is a nonprofit organization that provides healthcare services to residents of Cumberland County and surrounding areas. Specifically, they operate Cumberland County Hospital, which offers inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care.
If you have received a notification from Cumberland County Hospital Association or suspect your information may have been affected, Federman & Sherwood encourages you to contact the firm to learn more about your legal rights and available remedies.
For more information, please contact:
FEDERMAN & SHERWOOD
Phone: (405) 235-1560
Email : info@federmanlaw.com
Website: www.federmanlaw.com