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Covenant Health Settles $2M Data Breach Lawsuit Affecting Over 500,000 Patients

Covenant Health Settles $2M Data Breach Lawsuit Affecting Over 500,000 Patients

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ThreatCluster •October 31, 2026 at 18:44 UTC
  • •Covenant Health agrees to a $2 million settlement for a major data breach.
  • •Over 500,000 patients' data, including Social Security numbers, was compromised.
  • •Affected individuals can receive cash payments and free credit monitoring.

Covenant Health, the owner of St. Joseph Hospital in Bangor, Maine, has agreed to a $2 million settlement for a class-action lawsuit stemming from a data breach that occurred in May 2025. The breach compromised sensitive information of more than 500,000 patients, including Social Security numbers and health information. Affected individuals can claim up to $5,000 for documented losses or receive a $75 payment without documentation. Covenant Health denies any wrongdoing but aims to refocus on patient care following the incident. The proposed settlement includes two years of free credit monitoring for those affected. The breach was initially reported to have impacted approximately 8,000 patients, but the actual number was significantly higher. The settlement is pending court approval.

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Timeline

2025-05-01
Data breach occurred
Covenant Health's IT network was infiltrated, leading to a significant data breach affecting patient information.
Bangordailynews
2026-10-31
Settlement agreement reached
Covenant Health agrees to a $2 million settlement for the class-action lawsuit related to the breach.
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How many patients were affected?
The breach affected over 500,000 patients, significantly more than the initially reported 8,000.
What compensation can affected individuals receive?
Affected individuals can claim up to $5,000 for documented losses or a $75 payment without documentation.
What security measures are being offered?
Covenant Health will provide two years of free credit monitoring to those impacted by the breach.