Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute (“PCLI”) regarding its recent data breach. The PCLI data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE:
PCLI is an eye care practice based in Washington. Founded in 1985, PCLI specializes in cataract surgery and LASIK laser vision correction.3 Having performed more than 700,000 micro eye surgeries, PCLI continually improves its techniques and has earned a reputation for world class care.3 Headquartered in Chehalis, Washington, PCLI has 16 additional locations across six states and employs over 500 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, PCLI discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information in its systems may have been accessed. Through its investigation, PCLI determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed this sensitive information between November 13 and November 14, 2023. As a result, PCLI began notifying individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Date of birth
- Driver’s license information
- Financial account information
- Medical treatment information
- Health insurance and claims information
If you received a breach notification letter from Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute:
We would like to speak with you about your rights and potential legal remedies in response to this data breach. Please fill out the form, below, or contact us at 872.263.1100 or sam@straussborrelli.com.
