What Is This About?

If you recently received a letter or an email from Texas Digestive Specialists informing you that your sensitive personal and protected health information was compromised in a data breach, we would like to speak with you about your rights and potential legal remedies. Texas Digestive Specialists recently disclosed that it was the victim of a data breach that exposed individuals’ sensitive personal and protected health information.

What Happened?

On June 3, 2025, Texas Digestive Specialists reportedly became the target of a ransomware attack by the cybercriminal group InterLock. The group added Texas Digestive Specialists to its dark web leak site, claiming responsibility for the breach. Upon discovery, third-party cybersecurity observers noted that 263 GB of data— which included 16,920 folders and 215,245 files. These files allegedly included sensitive documents such as lab reports containing protected health information such as patients’ names, dates of birth, testing dates, relevant medical history, and lab findings. Although Texas Digestive Specialists has not issued a formal public statement or regulatory disclosure yet, the breach was reported on their website.

What Information Was Impacted?

Upon information and belief, the following types of sensitive personal and protected health information may have been compromised:
    • Names;
    • Dates of birth;
    • Test dates and medical histories;
    • Lab results;
    • Social Security numbers; and
    • Financial information.
 

What Action Can You Take?

My Data Breach Attorney is investigating whether affected users are entitled to compensation. If you received a notice from Texas Digestive Specialists there is no cost or obligation to participate. Follow the link below to find out about your rights and potential legal remedies available.

About Texas Digestive Specialists

Texas Digestive Specialists, headquartered in McAllen, Texas, is a gastroenterology and surgical practice that provides digestive health services to both adult and pediatric patients across its locations in McAllen, Brownsville, and Harlingen, Texas.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Know Your Legal Rights After a Data Breach Incident

A data breach occurs when sensitive, confidential, or protected information is accessed, disclosed, or stolen without authorization. This may include personal data, financial information, medical information, or business secrets.

Our firm provides the following services:

  • Investigating the breach and determining liability.
  • Filing lawsuits or claims against negligent companies.
  • Helping recover financial damages.
  • Advising on legal steps to protect your rights.

As a consumer, you have the right to:

  • Be notified of the breach under U.S. laws, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) or General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) if applicable.
  • Seek compensation for financial or reputational harm.
  • Take legal action against the entity responsible for negligence.

Depending on the case, you may be entitled to:

  • Reimbursement for financial losses (e.g., identity theft).
  • Compensation for emotional distress or loss of privacy.
  • Punitive damages if negligence is proven.

Yes, time is critical. If you suspect your data has been compromised:

  • Secure your accounts by changing passwords.
  • Monitor your credit reports for unusual activity.
  • Contact a law firm to explore legal options for compensation.

Our firm works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing upfront. We only get paid if we recover compensation for you.