Edelson Lechtzin investigates Surgeons Choice Medical Center breach claim
Edelson Lechtzin LLP says it is investigating potential data privacy claims tied to a reported Surgeons Choice Medical Center breach that may have exposed Social Security numbers and health information.
Edelson Lechtzin LLP said it is investigating potential data privacy claims tied to a reported Surgeons Choice Medical Center data breach that the hospital reported on Aug. 21, 2026.
The firm said the reported incident may have exposed Social Security numbers and health information. It also said people who received a breach notice may face a higher risk of identity theft and fraud.
Medical records and Social Security numbers can be used to open accounts, file false claims or commit identity theft if they are exposed. The release did not say how many people may be affected.
According to the press release, Surgeons Choice Medical Center told regulators that an unauthorized person or group accessed its computer network. The exact date of the intrusion was not publicly shared in the release. The hospital also reported the breach to the Vermont Attorney General's Office on or about Aug. 21, 2026, the firm said.
Surgeons Choice Medical Center is described in the release as a physician-owned Michigan health care facility that specializes in orthopedics, sports medicine and surgical care. Edelson Lechtzin LLP described itself as a national class action law firm with offices in Pennsylvania and California.
The firm said it handles class and collective actions involving securities and investment fraud, federal antitrust violations, ERISA employee benefit plans, wage theft and consumer fraud. It said it will evaluate rights and possible claims at no cost for affected people.
The release advised people who received a breach notification to review account statements and credit reports, watch for suspicious activity, keep breach correspondence, and consider fraud alerts and credit monitoring.
The release did not say what happens next. The firm said it is offering free case evaluations, while the hospital notice described in the release may still be the main source of direct information for affected patients.
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