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GREATER ST. LOUIS ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY PC data breach investigation

Filed
October 6, 2025
Regulator
Illinois AG
People affected
Not stated
File status
Investigation Open

What the filing confirms

  • GREATER ST. LOUIS ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY PC reported the incident to the Illinois Attorney General.

Still unknown

  • Which categories of personal information were taken. The filing does not list them.
  • How many people were affected. The filing does not give a number.
  • What caused the incident beyond the description in the filing.
  • How the attackers got in, and whether basic safeguards such as multi-factor sign-in were in place.

Investigation notes

Greater St. Louis Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery PC is a specialized healthcare provider focused on surgical procedures of the mouth, jaw, and face. As a medical practice, they maintain sensitive patient records, which typically include personal identifiers, clinical histories, insurance details, and diagnostic information necessary for surgical care. In 2025, the company officially reported a data security incident to the Illinois Attorney General, confirming that unauthorized access to their systems occurred. If you have received a formal data breach notification letter from the practice, it indicates that your personal or protected health information may have been compromised during this event. This notice is intended to inform you of the incident and provide guidance on the steps you should take to protect your identity and medical records.

What our attorneys examine

A cyberattack does not excuse a company from protecting the information it holds. We look at whether GREATER ST. LOUIS ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY PC used reasonable security, how long it kept the data, and how quickly it told the people affected. Those questions decide whether a class action or individual claim is possible. Read more on how ransomware lawsuits work, or browse other incident files in Illinois.

GREATER ST. LOUIS ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY PC data breach questions

Is the GREATER ST. LOUIS ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY PC data breach letter legit or a scam?
A notice from GREATER ST. LOUIS ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY PC in the mail matches the breach GREATER ST. LOUIS ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY PC reported to the Illinois Attorney General on October 6, 2025. Check that the company name and dates in your letter match that filing. A real notice of data security incident won't ask for your password, Social Security number or a payment — if it does, contact GREATER ST. LOUIS ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY PC through a phone number or website you find yourself.
Did GREATER ST. LOUIS ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY PC offer free credit monitoring?
Any free monitoring GREATER ST. LOUIS ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY PC is offering will be described in the notice you received, along with an activation code and a sign-up deadline. Signing up doesn't waive any legal rights you may have.
Is there a GREATER ST. LOUIS ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY PC data breach class action lawsuit?
Law firms often open an investigation after a breach notice like this one, and a class action lawsuit may follow. This page doesn't confirm that a lawsuit has been filed against GREATER ST. LOUIS ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY PC. You usually don't have to join a class action to be included — if a settlement is reached, class members are notified and can file a claim.
What should I do after getting the GREATER ST. LOUIS ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY PC data breach notice?
Keep the letter and the envelope, and note the date it arrived. Freeze your credit with Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, change any passwords the notice mentions, and sign up for any free credit monitoring the letter offers. Then check whether you may have a claim.
Do I need a GREATER ST. LOUIS ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY PC data breach lawyer or attorney?
An attorney can read your notice and tell you whether a claim makes sense. A case review here is free, and data breach cases are usually handled on contingency, so there is no upfront cost.
Can I sue GREATER ST. LOUIS ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY PC over the data breach?
It depends on what was exposed, the law in Illinois and your own state, and whether you've been harmed. Most people take part through a class action rather than suing alone. Keep your notification letter — it's the proof that connects you to the breach.
How much could a GREATER ST. LOUIS ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY PC data breach settlement or claim be worth?
There is no set amount, and no GREATER ST. LOUIS ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY PC settlement is confirmed here. In past data breach settlements, payments depended on what data was exposed and on documented losses — fraud, out-of-pocket costs and time spent dealing with the breach. Keep receipts and records; they're what damages claims are built on.

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