$2.4M Settlement for Excelsior Orthopaedics Data Breach Affecting Patient Information

The class action lawsuit alleged that Excelsior Orthopaedics and Buffalo Surgery Center failed to implement reasonable security measures to protect patient data from cybercriminals. Plaintiffs claimed the companies could have prevented the breach through proper cybersecurity protocols. While denying wrongdoing, both medical practices agreed to the multi-million dollar settlement to resolve the litigation. The settlement provides compensation for affected individuals whose personal information was potentially accessed during the security incident.