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Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon’s Patients’ Nude Photos Posted Online
Patients are claiming a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon was hacked twice, leading to the patients’ nude photos being published online. There are claims that the surgeon, who has been on TV shows such as “The Doctors” and “Botched,” waited for months to tell them about the breaches of data.
Eight patients are claiming that Dr. Jaime Schwartz failed to adequately maintain cybersecurity despite numerous warnings, leading to sensitive information getting stolen, then posted online.
The data which was hacked allegedly included the names, home addresses and phone numbers of patients, in addition to their medical, credit card, insurance and driver’s license information. There are also claims that videos and photos of patients partially clothed and nude were hacked.
It is alleged that Schwartz failed to tell patients about either of the hacks, which occurred in September 2023 and March 2024, in an appropriate or timely manner, and failed to address weaknesses in security between the hacks.
It is alleged that Schwartz only told the patients about the hacks last month following some of the patients finding information regarding the data breaches online. It is alleged that Schwartz failed to provide notice which is required to the Health and Human Services Agency or attorney general’s office of California.
Data breach litigation alleges that Schwartz waited almost 10 months in order to notify patients about the breaches, and then, only after nude photos were posted online did the surgeon issue a misleading, vague and cursory notice of a data breach.
It is claimed that patients were left vulnerable to being victims of identity theft, and that the hacks led to severe emotional distress due to anxiety, worry, shock and humiliation.
It is claimed that the surgeon had plenty of warning of a need to protect the data of his clients, yet did not take the needed steps to make sure his network was secure. Professional organizations and government agencies have warned doctors, and specifically those in the field of plastic surgery, that they’re targets for cybercriminals who seek the data of patients for extortion and ransom.
According to the American Medical Association, 83 percent of physicians have experienced a cyberattack.
It is claimed that 30 of the surgeon’s patients have seen their personal information published to date, and that the hackers have threatened to continue posting more information until a ransom is paid.
What Compensation Can A Data Breach Lawyer Recover For Me?
In data breach lawsuits, those who have suffered harm might qualify to pursue numerous types of damages. This will depend upon applicable laws and the circumstances. The damages protect consumers by compensating them for harm they have suffered because of data breaches.
Our data breach attorneys handle legal claims seeking compensation for:
- Direct financial losses: Out-of-pocket losses which you incurred due to a data breach, like unauthorized charges made to bank accounts or credit cards.
- Fraud and identity theft-related costs: Expenses which are related to identity thieves, like legal fees, credit monitoring services and costs which are associated with the reclaiming of your identity.
- Lost income: If a data breach leads to lost income because of identity theft or fraud, you can seek compensation for wages you would have otherwise earned.
- Emotional damages: Victims of data breaches might qualify for non-monetary damages. These compensate victims for lost privacy, emotional distress and additional, intangible harms due to data breaches.
- Punitive damages: Sometimes, when the conduct of a responsible party is especially egregious, negligent or willful, courts might award punitive damages in order to punish wrongdoers and deter misconduct in the future.
It is vital to keep in mind that the extent and availability of damages may vary depending upon the case facts and jurisdiction.
Consult with one of our experienced lawyers to understand what damages you qualify to recover compensation for in your data privacy case.
What Should I Do if My Privacy Was Violated?
You may think your personal information might have gotten compromised. You may have received a letter which states your personal information could have been leaked in a data breach. Specific steps exist which you should take in order to limit any damage done and protect yourself:
- Contact credit bureaus: File a fraud alert through all three credit bureaus in order to report possible identity theft. Fraud alerts last for 90 days and protect against identity thieves opening new credit accounts in your name.
- Review credit reports: Examine every report for any inquiries coming from creditors that you haven’t requested credit from. In addition, search for addresses which are listed that you haven’t lived at.
- Examine your bank account: Identity thieves commonly target checking accounts and debit cards you may have with financial institutions. Should you notice suspicious transactions, you should let your bank know about them in order to avoid liability.
- File a report with the police: Should there be activity or information which has no explanation on your credit report, you should get authorities involved.
- Talk with our law firm: Should your personal information get leaked via a data breach, we can help you. Call us today for a free consultation.
How Can Data Breach Lawyers Help Me?
Data breach lawyers play pivotal roles in helping victims navigate legal landscapes, which are often complex and intricate.
Our lawyers can help you by:
- Filing a claim: We can file a claim against Dr. Jamie Schwartz for you in order to hold him accountable. This is the first step in the direction of seeking justice.
- Collecting evidence which proves negligence: It is vital in a data breach case to establish negligence. Our attorneys have the necessary skills to gather the evidence which is necessary.
- Securing fair compensation: Data breach victims often end up suffering financial losses in addition to other harms. Our lawyers can provide an accurate estimate of the compensation you’re entitled to. This estimate will consider numerous factors, such as reputational damage and emotional distress.
- Protecting your rights: We will protect your rights through the whole legal process, making sure no intrusions or violations of privacy happen.
- Offering representation at trial and legal advice: Our attorneys not only offer advice which is invaluable, but will represent you in court, advocating for you every step of the way.
Our data breach attorneys can provide guidance towards the best path through the whole legal process. We can help to alleviate any stress which comes with a legal case. We can facilitate negotiations for an out-of-court settlement which makes sure that you receive terms which are as favorable as possible.
Data Breach Lawsuits Can Be Tough Fights
These lawsuits aren’t always easy. A lot of these cases end in settlements. However, a lot of work is required to reach a settlement.
Responsible parties won’t just write you checks and apologize. They’ll attempt to defend themselves and make sure your case is defeated. They’ll do whatever it takes to evade the consequences of data breaches and the harm that results.
Defendants in these cases attempt to use numerous tactics to beat your lawsuit. They’ll use creative arguments, such as claiming you weren’t affected and lack standing to sue. They’ll try to find any grounds they can to get your lawsuit dismissed.
Should they fail, they’ll attack your case based on its merits. They might claim they took adequate steps to make sure your data was protected, yet the breach happened anyway.
You require a lawyer who can help to prove your case as well as collect the evidence needed to prove that something went wrong and why Dr. Jamie Schwartz is responsible for the data breach. Our attorneys can obtain this information during the discovery process.
Our lawyers aggressively put our clients in positions to win. We tenaciously and diligently pursue cases to obtain necessary evidence.
Call a Data Breach Attorney at Our Law Firm Today
Call us today for a free case evaluation if you or a loved one is a victim of the Jamie Schwartz data breach.
We’ve been helping Californians recover compensation for their losses for over 30 years and have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars on behalf of our clients. We won’t charge you any fee to handle your data breach case until and unless we recover compensation for you.
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