Mountain Laurel Dermatology Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (July 23, 2025) – Federman & Sherwood, a national law firm experienced in data breach and privacy litigation, is investigating a recent data breach involving Mountain Laurel Dermatology, a North Carolina-based healthcare provider. The incident was reported to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on July 10, 2025, and is classified as a Hacking/IT incident.
According to information submitted to HHS, 3,324 individuals may have been affected by unauthorized access to Mountain Laurel Dermatology’s network server. The breach has been labeled a significant security event, potentially involving the exposure of sensitive patient data protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
At this time, details regarding the specific types of information accessed or whether any data has been misused have not been publicly disclosed. However, healthcare data often includes personally identifiable information (PII), medical history, and insurance details—making such breaches particularly dangerous for identity theft and medical fraud.
Federman & Sherwood is currently investigating the scope of the incident and whether Mountain Laurel Dermatology’s cybersecurity practices met legal and industry standards required to protect patient information.
The exposed information potentially included:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Medical and health insurance information
- Other sensitive information
What is Mountain Laurel Dermatology?
Mountain Laurel Dermatology provides a range of dermatological services, including diagnosis and treatment of skin, hair, and nail conditions, skin cancer treatments, and medical aesthetics.
If you received a notification letter regarding this breach or were a patient of Mountain Laurel Dermatology and suspect your information may have been compromised, we encourage you to contact our firm to learn more about your legal rights and potential remedies.
FEDERMAN & SHERWOOD
Phone: (405) 235-1560
Email : info@federmanlaw.com
Website : www.federmanlaw.com