Western Maryland Health Care Corporation d/b/a Mountain Laurel Medical Center Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
September 8, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood, a national consumer protection law firm, is investigating the Western Maryland Health Care Corporation d/b/a Mountain Laurel Medical Center data breach following a notification filed with the Vermont Attorney General.
According to the filing, the data breach affected approximately five Vermont residents, with additional individuals potentially affected nationwide. The information potentially affected includes Social Security numbers and health records.
Healthcare organizations maintain highly sensitive patient information. The exposure of Social Security numbers and health records may increase the risk of identity theft, medical identity theft, financial fraud, and other forms of misuse.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating whether Western Maryland Health Care Corporation d/b/a Mountain Laurel Medical Center implemented reasonable cybersecurity safeguards to protect sensitive patient information and whether additional security measures could have prevented or reduced the impact of the data breach. The firm is also evaluating potential legal claims on behalf of affected individuals.
The potentially compromised information may include:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
- Other sensitive information
What is Western Maryland Health Care Corporation d/b/a Mountain Laurel Medical Center?
Western Maryland Health Care Corporation, operating as Mountain Laurel Medical Center, functions as a community health center that provides outpatient primary and behavioral healthcare services.
Individuals affected by the Western Maryland Health Care Corporation d/b/a Mountain Laurel Medical Center 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