Conduent Faces Lawsuit Over 10.5M Record Healthcare Data Breach

Conduent Business Services LLC faces serious legal challenges following a substantial data breach affecting 10.5 million individuals. Several class action lawsuits have emerged, marking this incident as the eighth-largest healthcare data breach in U.S. history.

Details of the Class Action Lawsuits

The lawsuits were initiated in the U.S. District Court for New Jersey. Plaintiffs argue that Conduent failed to protect sensitive personal and health information, including names, Social Security numbers, and medical data.

• Number of Plaintiffs: Numerous individuals have joined forces to file at least 10 class action lawsuits.
• Key Dates: The breach is reported to have occurred from October 2024 to January 2025, with Conduent officially identifying the breach in January 2025.

Allegations Against Conduent

In the latest lawsuit, filed on November 4, plaintiff Brandon Berkenfeld claims Conduent’s failure to secure data led to unauthorized access. The lawsuits allege that Conduent did not promptly notify affected individuals about the breach.

• Legal Violations: Allegations include negligence, breach of contract, and violation of HIPAA regulations.
• Risks Highlighted: Plaintiff Eric Larson argues that the stolen data is available on the dark web, increasing the risk of identity theft.

Repercussions and Demands

The lawsuits seek various forms of relief, including compensatory damages and improvements to Conduent’s cybersecurity protocols. Legal representatives from multiple firms are involved in these cases:

• Lite DePalma Greenberg & Afanador LLC
• Milberg PLLC
• Morgan & Morgan PA
• The Dann Law Firm
• Edelson Lechtzin LLP
• Carella Byrne Cecchi Brody & Agnello PC
• Goetz Geddes & Gardner PC
• Kimmel & Silverman PC
• Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP
• Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe LLP

Significant Cases Filed

Some prominent cases within the class actions include:

As the lawsuits progress, Conduent is urged to enhance its cybersecurity measures to prevent future breaches. The outcome of these legal challenges could set a precedent for the protection of personal information in the healthcare sector.