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Washington Gastroenterology Pays $4.6 Million to Settle Data Breach Lawsuit

| 2026-10-23 12:34 CRITICAL LOW DATA BREACH
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Executive Summary
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Washington Gastroenterology agreed to pay $4.6 million to settle a data breach lawsuit stemming from a cybersecurity incident that was identified on January 28, 2025. The hackers gained access to the network in October 23, 2024, and potentially stole personal and protected health information of 583,741 individuals. This attack works by exploiting security failures, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data. As of now, Washington Gastroenterology has established a $4.6 million settlement fund for affected class members, who are entitled to claim two years of single-bureau medical record and credit monitoring services, as well as cash payments ranging from $75 to up to $4,000 per member.
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Actors / Malware / CVEs / Campaigns
Target & Sectors
Global Scope healthhealth financefinance
Incident Timeline
‎October 23, 2024
Hackers gained access to Washington Gastroenterology's network on October 23, 2024.
industry Finance
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industry Health
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organisation Social Security
Hackers gained access to its network on October 23, 2024, and potentially stole the personal and protected health information of 583,741 individuals, including names, Social Security numbers, financial and banking information, medical information, and health insurance information.
general_metric 583,741 individuals
Hackers gained access to its network on October 23, 2024, and potentially stole the personal and protected health information of 583,741 individuals, including names, Social Security numbers, financial and banking information, medical information, and health insurance information.
‎January 28, 2025
Washington Gastroenterology agreed to pay $4.6 million to settle a class action lawsuit stemming from a cybersecurity incident identified on January 28, 2025.
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tactic Data Breach
Washington Gastroenterology Pays $4.6 Million to Settle Data Breach Lawsuit Posted By Steve Alder on Oct 23, 2026 Washington Gastroenterology has agreed to pay $4,600,000 to settle class action litigation stemming from a cybersecurity incident that was identified on January 28, 2025.
financial $4.6 Gastroenterology
Washington Gastroenterology Pays $4.6 Million to Settle Data Breach Lawsuit Posted By Steve Alder on Oct 23, 2026 Washington Gastroenterology has agreed to pay $4,600,000 to settle class action litigation stemming from a cybersecurity incident that was identified on January 28, 2025.
organisation Settle Data Breach Lawsuit Posted
Washington Gastroenterology Pays $4.6 Million to Settle Data Breach Lawsuit Posted By Steve Alder on Oct 23, 2026 Washington Gastroenterology has agreed to pay $4,600,000 to settle class action litigation stemming from a cybersecurity incident that was identified on January 28, 2025.
‎May 23, 2025
Washington Gastroenterology notified affected employees of a data breach on May 23, 2025.
industry Finance
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‎August 22, 2025
Washington Gastroenterology PLLC agreed to pay $4.6 million to settle a data breach lawsuit alleging security failures led to the incident.
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organisation PLLC Data Breach Litigation
The lawsuits were consolidated into a single complaint – In re Washington Gastroenterology, PLLC Data Breach Litigation – as they asserted similar claims and had overlapping classes.
organisation the Washington Consumer Protection Act
The lawsuit asserted claims for negligence, breach of implied contract, unjust enrichment, invasion of privacy, and violations of the Washington Consumer Protection Act, Washington Data Breach Notification Disclosure Law, and the Uniform Health Care Information Act.
organisation the Uniform Health Care Information Act
The lawsuit asserted claims for negligence, breach of implied contract, unjust enrichment, invasion of privacy, and violations of the Washington Consumer Protection Act, Washington Data Breach Notification Disclosure Law, and the Uniform Health Care Information Act.
organisation the Superior Court of
The consolidated lawsuit is pending in the Superior Court of Washington, County of Pierce.
‎Oct 23, 2026
Washington Gastroenterology agreed to pay $4.6 million to settle a class action lawsuit stemming from a cybersecurity incident identified on January 28, 2025.
industry Finance
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industry Health
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tactic Data Breach
Washington Gastroenterology Pays $4.6 Million to Settle Data Breach Lawsuit Posted By Steve Alder on Oct 23, 2026 Washington Gastroenterology has agreed to pay $4,600,000 to settle class action litigation stemming from a cybersecurity incident that was identified on January 28, 2025.
financial $4.6 Gastroenterology
Washington Gastroenterology Pays $4.6 Million to Settle Data Breach Lawsuit Posted By Steve Alder on Oct 23, 2026 Washington Gastroenterology has agreed to pay $4,600,000 to settle class action litigation stemming from a cybersecurity incident that was identified on January 28, 2025.
organisation Settle Data Breach Lawsuit Posted
Washington Gastroenterology Pays $4.6 Million to Settle Data Breach Lawsuit Posted By Steve Alder on Oct 23, 2026 Washington Gastroenterology has agreed to pay $4,600,000 to settle class action litigation stemming from a cybersecurity incident that was identified on January 28, 2025.
‎2026/10/23
Washington Gastroenterology paid $4.6 million to settle a data breach lawsuit.
organisation Washington Gastroenterology
Washington Gastroenterology Pays $4.6 Million to Settle Data Breach Lawsuit.
organisation Settle Data Breach Lawsuit
Washington Gastroenterology Pays $4.6 Million to Settle Data Breach Lawsuit.
financial $4.6 Gastroenterology
Washington Gastroenterology Pays $4.6 Million to Settle Data Breach Lawsuit.
‎December 11, 2026
Individuals wishing to opt out of the settlement or file an objection have until December 11, 2026.
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‎January 10, 2027
Washington Gastroenterology agreed to pay $4.6 million to settle a data breach lawsuit, with claim submissions due by January 10, 2027.
industry Finance
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‎January 29, 2027
Washington Gastroenterology has agreed to establish a $4.6 million settlement fund and offer an estimated $75 cash payment per class member as part of the preliminary court approval for its data breach lawsuit settlement.
industry Finance
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financial $4.6 Gastroenterology
Under the terms of the settlement, Washington Gastroenterology has agreed to establish a $4,600,000 settlement fund, from which attorneys’ fees and expenses, settlement administration and notice costs, and service awards for the class representatives will be deducted.
organisation HIPAA Journal
Get The FREE HIPAA Compliance Checklist Immediate Delivery of Checklist Link To Your Email Address Please Enter Correct Email Address Your Privacy Respected HIPAA Journal Privacy Policy All class members are entitled to claim two years of single-bureau medical record and credit monitoring services.
financial $75 payment
Alternatively, class members may choose to receive a pro rata cash payment, estimated to be $75 per class member.
Tactical Metrics
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financial
4,600,000
Financial Impact / Stolen Funds
Washington Gastroenterology Pays $4.6 Million to Settle Data Breach Lawsuit.
Washington Gastroenterology Pays $4.6 Million to Settle Data Breach Lawsuit Posted By Steve Alder on Oct 23, 2026 Washington Gastroenterology has agreed to pay $4,600,000 to settle class action litigation stemming from a cybersecurity incident that was identified on January 28, 2025.
Under the terms of the settlement, Washington Gastroenterology has agreed to establish a $4,600,000 settlement fund, from which attorneys’ fees and expenses, settlement administration and notice costs, and service awards for the class representatives will be deducted.
Metrics
financial
75
Financial Impact / Stolen Funds
Alternatively, class members may choose to receive a pro rata cash payment, estimated to be $75 per class member.
Intelligence Sources
HIPAA Journal 2026-10-23