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Lakeside Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, PLLC data breach investigation

Filed
February 27, 2026
Regulator
Washington AG
People affected
Not stated
File status
Investigation Open

What the filing confirms

  • Lakeside Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, PLLC reported the incident to the Washington 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

Lakeside Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, PLLC is a specialized healthcare provider dedicated to the medical care of children and adolescents. As a medical practice, they maintain sensitive patient files containing protected health information, billing records, and personal identifying details necessary for clinical treatment and insurance processing. This data breach was officially reported to the Washington Attorney General in 2026, confirming that unauthorized access to their internal systems occurred. If you received a data breach notification letter from the practice, it indicates that your personal or medical information may have been compromised during this incident. We recommend reviewing the letter carefully to understand the specific scope of the exposure and the identity monitoring services being offered to help protect your privacy.

What our attorneys examine

A cyberattack does not excuse a company from protecting the information it holds. We look at whether Lakeside Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, PLLC 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 Washington.

Lakeside Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, PLLC data breach questions

Is the Lakeside Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, PLLC data breach letter legit or a scam?
A notice from Lakeside Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, PLLC in the mail matches the breach Lakeside Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, PLLC reported to the Washington Attorney General on February 27, 2026. 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 Lakeside Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, PLLC through a phone number or website you find yourself.
Did Lakeside Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, PLLC offer free credit monitoring?
Look for an enrollment code in your Lakeside Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, PLLC notice. Companies that offer free credit monitoring after a breach usually include it there, with a deadline to activate. Signing up doesn't waive any legal rights you may have.
Is there a Lakeside Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, PLLC 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 Lakeside Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, PLLC. 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 Lakeside Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, PLLC 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 Lakeside Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, PLLC 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 Lakeside Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, PLLC over the data breach?
It depends on what was exposed, the law in Washington 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 Lakeside Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, PLLC data breach settlement or claim be worth?
There is no set amount, and no Lakeside Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, PLLC 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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