Thousands of patients may have had their private medical records exposed in a recent cyberattack on Mt. Baker Imaging. If you were treated by Mt. Baker Imaging between 1988 and February 2024, your personal health information (PHI) may have been stolen in a data breach now at the center of a proposed class action lawsuit.
What Happened?
In February 2024, Mt. Baker Imaging (MBI) confirmed it was the target of a ransomware attack that compromised sensitive data, including Social Security numbers, addresses, and medical information. The breach, which remained undisclosed to patients for months, is now under legal scrutiny.
Whose Information Was Affected?
According to reports, the hackers accessed data belonging to approximately 244,000 patients. This includes anyone who received services from Mt. Baker Imaging over the past 35 years.
Affected information may include:
- Full names
- Dates of birth
- Social Security numbers
- Home addresses
- Medical histories and diagnostic records
Why This Matters
Healthcare data breaches are especially dangerous. Unlike stolen credit cards, medical identity theft can result in long-term harm, such as:
- False medical claims
- Insurance fraud
- Prescription abuse
- Misdiagnoses due to altered medical records
Your Rights Under Washington Law
Washington state law requires healthcare providers to take reasonable measures to protect patient data. If they fail, victims of a data breach may have the right to pursue compensation.
What You Should Do Now
If you think your data was affected, take these steps immediately:
- Check for a breach notice from Mt. Baker Imaging.
- Monitor your credit reports and health insurance claims for unusual activity.
- Consider placing a fraud alert or security freeze on your credit file.
- Document any suspicious medical billing or misuse of your personal info.
- Contact a data breach attorney to explore your legal options.
How Emery | Reddy Can Help
At Emery | Reddy, we help Washington residents hold companies accountable for data breaches and privacy violations. If you received services from Mt. Baker Imaging and suspect your information was exposed, we offer Free Case Reviews to help determine your eligibility for compensation.
Don’t wait — your personal health data deserves protection. Let us help you take the next step.
