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What to Do After a Rideshare Accident

Getting into a rideshare accident is the last thing on your mind when you hop into an Uber or Lyft. It's normal to feel uncertain about what to do in such a situation. Here are some important steps to remember if you've been involved in a rideshare accident. Report the Accident to the Authorities Firstly, don't rely solely on the rideshare driver to report the accident. Take the initiative and report it yourself. Even if the driver doesn't want to report the collision, it's crucial to do so. ...

Console & Associates, P.C.: Memphis Transplant Center May Be Responsible For Preventable Deaths

Organ transplantation demands meticulous coordination and precision, and not just on the part of the surgeon. From matching blood type and tissue compatibility to post-transplant care, there are many stages that must be done correctly. Such a complex procedure leaves no room for malpractice, but reports indicate extensive malpractice and preventable death at Memphis University Hospital. Preventable mistakes are the cause given to explain the higher rates of death and poor patient outcomes at th...

Console & Associates, P.C.: Finding Justice in Court After IVF Malpractice

Going through fertility treatment is a challenging, emotionally fraught process that involves all sorts of invasive procedures and medications. Despite the difficulty, the prospect of finally achieving pregnancy and having a new child can make it all seem worth it. That makes it all the more important that doctors do their job as well as possible, and it makes fertility clinic negligence all the more tragic.    As our post on fertility negligence says, someone who believes they’re...

Console & Associates, P.C.: Financial Institution Service Corp. (FISC) Data Breach Impacts 750k

Financial Institution Service Corp. (“FISC”) has come forward as another victim of the MOVEit data breach. The wider MOVEit breach has impacted tens of millions of consumers, and the FISC reports adds 750k of its own consumers to that figure. While the original breach occurred from May 30 - May 31, 2023, FISC first filed a data breach notice with the Attorney General of Maine on 22 September, 2023. This notice discusses how an unauthorized party gained access to consumer financial account i...

Ditropan Lawsuits Related to Alleged Dementia Risk

All medications on the market undergo a series of tests before their approval. Not only does this ensure their safety, but it also helps doctors understand potential side effects and prescribe medication responsibly. Sometimes, drug manufacturers fail to properly conduct these tests or otherwise don’t provide the public with accurate information.  This is once again the case with the drug Ditropan, which multiple studies have linked to increased dementia risk among elderly patients. As ...

Console & Associate, P.C.: Data Breach at Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services Impacts 1.2 Million (Update)

The Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (“DMAS”) reported a data breach on September 18, 2023. This new filing with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (“HHS-OCR”) is DMAS’ second filing with the organization this year. As it stands, it’s unclear if this notice is a follow-up to the previous breach, or a new incident altogether. The most recent listing reports that the incident has leaked data relating to more than 1,229,333 people...

Know Your Rights After a CoolSculpting Injury

CoolSculpting has become increasingly popular as a non-invasive method to remove fat from the body. However, several risks have increasingly come to light that undermine the promises. Despite CoolSculpting being cast as a completely safe way to achieve targeted fat reduction, it can result in frostbite, nerve damage, or even cause your body to build deposits of hard fat. If you suffered adverse effects from CoolSculpting, you can contact the law firm of Console & Associates for a free produ...

Console & Associates, P.C.: Forever 21 Data Breach Leaks Over 539k Names, SSNs

F21 OpCo LLC d/b/a Forever 21 (“Forever 21”) has reported that its systems have been compromised by an unauthorized party. According to the company’s report filed on August 29th, 2023, the Forever 21 data breach investigation revealed the theft of information including names and Social Security numbers related to 539,000 individuals. After notifying the Attorney General of Maine, Forever 21 began sending out data breach notification letters to affected individuals. If you received such a...

Console & Associates, P.C.: Mom’s Meals and PurFoods Data Breach Impacts 1.2 Million Consumers

PurFoods, LLC is the parent company of Mom’s Meals and announced a major data breach on August 25th. This comes from a filing with the Attorney General of Maine, which describes the findings of the PurFoods data breach investigation. Namely, an unauthorized party stole sensitive data from the company computer network in January and February. Not only did this impact over 1.2 million consumers, but it also compromised names, Social Security numbers, and many other types of information. Those ...

Console & Associates, P.C.: CareSource Data Breach Related to MOVEit Impacts Over 3 million Customers

As many as 3 million customers of CareSource have been impacted by a MOVEit-related data breach. This news comes from a July 27, 2023, report the company filed with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights. The notice reports that while not all victims of the breach were affected equally, the types of data stolen include names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and various forms of medical and health information. If you’re associated with CareSource, yo...

Console & Associates, P.C.: Harris Center Data Breach Compromises Data of 600k Individuals

Reports have come in that the Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD (“the Harris Center”) experienced a major data breach related to the MOVEit file transfer tool. The breach occurred late in May 2023, and the company learned of it roughly a month later. Since then, an internal Harris Center data breach investigation has revealed the scope and severity of the breach. Some 600k people have been affected, and the compromised data includes names, Social Security numbers, and various types of...

Console & Associates, P.C.: HUB Data Breach Investigation Reveals Up to 479k Social Security Numbers Compromised

Hub International Limited, also known as HUB, has filed a data breach notice with the Attorney General of Maine on 11 August 2023. The HUB data breach investigation has revealed that an unauthorized party compromised the company’s IT network, stealing up to 479k Social Security numbers. Other types of information stolen include driver's license numbers and financial account information. While SSNs are the most sensitive type of data lost, anyone who was impacted by the breach should receive ...

Console & Associates, P.C.: CHCPF Data Breach Investigation Reveals Four Million People from Colorado Impacted

The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (“Colorado HCPF,” “CHCPF”) manages the health data of millions of Colorado citizens. According to a notice the organization filed with the Attorney General of Maine on August 11, 2023, the data of over four million people has been compromised due to a vendor using the MOVEit tool. The most worrying element of the leak is that Social Security numbers have been stolen, but other important data such as health information are lost ...

Console & Associates, P.C.: Entertainment Partners Data Breach Compromises 471k Social Security Numbers

EP Global Production Solutions, LLC, also known as Entertainment Partners went public with a major data breach on August 2, 2023. This is the date that the company filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine and began sending out letters to impacted customers. After an unauthorized individual accessed the company’s network, they’ve been able to steal sensitive data including names, addresses, and Social Security numbers. If you’re among the victims, keep your eyes fo...

Console & Associates, P.C.: FIS Global Data Breach Impacts Customers at Major Banks

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (“FIS Global”) has gone public with information on a new data breach as of August 11th, 2023. This marks yet another leak originating from the MOVEit vulnerability of May 2023, which has compromised the data of tens of millions and counting. The FIS Global data breach investigation has shown that Social Security numbers and names have been stolen and that the victims include customers of: ?      Umpqua Bank ?  ...

Console & Associates, P.C.: Radius Global Solutions, LLC Data Breach Impacts 600k People

Radius Global Solutions, LLC (“Radius”) has filed multiple reports of a data breach, as of August 4th, 2023. Details are available on the websites of the US Department of Health, the Human Services Office for Civil Rights, and the Radius website. This comes at the end of a Radius data breach investigation stemming back roughly two months, and it’s now clear that an unauthorized party has been able to access the names, Social Security numbers, and treatment information of 600,000 people. ...

Console & Associates, P.C.: PH Tech Data Breach Exposes Data of 1.7 Million Oregon Health Plan Members

According to a recent notice from PH TECH, a data breach has compromised the data of 1.7 million Oregon Health Plan members. Like many other recent data breaches in the health industry, this is rooted in a vulnerability in the popular MOVEit file transfer protocol. In this case, the breach has compromised information including Social Security numbers, personal addresses, email addresses, and much more. If you were impacted by this data breach, you should receive a data breach notification lett...

Console & Associates, P.C.: Data of More than 790k People Exposed in VALIC Retirement Services Company Data Breach Related to MOVEit Vulnerability

VALIC Retirement Services Company, also known as VRSCO or VALIC has notified the Attorney General of Maine of a major data breach. Like many other companies, VALIC relies on PBI as a vendor, and this has exposed VALIC to the infamous MOVEIt vulnerability of May 2023. As a result, hackers have accessed the data of approximately 798k VALIC customers. There are many types of data among the leaks, but the most harmful example may be pairs of Social Security numbers and names. If you’ve received ...

Console & Associates, P.C.: Flagstar Bank Files With Attorney General of Maine Giving Notice of 2021 Data Breach Affecting 1.4 Million

Flagstar Bank has released information on a data breach in a July 30, 2023, filing with the Attorney General of Maine. This details a 2021 cyberattack that compromised customer information, with an unauthorized party stealing information including names and Social Security numbers. If you receive a letter, it’s important that you review it and understand How Can Hackers Use Your SSN to commit fraud. From there, read our Guide for Victims of Data Breaches to learn how to protect yourself and ...

Console & Associates, P.C.: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Confirms MOVEit Vulnerability Resulted in Data Breach Affecting Over 950k Residents

The local government of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, has publicized itself as another victim of the MOVEit data breach. The breach occurred late in May 2023, and on July 28, 2023, the county filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine. According to the report, an unauthorized individual was able to access the names and Social Security numbers of as many as 950,000 Allegheny County residents. After completing the Allegheny County data breach investigation, the local gove...