Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating ERLC, LLC, which does business as Elitecare Emergency Hospital (“Elitecare”) regarding its recent data breach. The Elitecare data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT ERLC, LLC D/B/A ELITECARE EMERGENCY HOSPITAL:
Elitecare is a hospital located in Texas. Committed to delivering immediate, high-quality emergency care, Elitecare offers a reliable alternative to traditional emergency rooms.2 Staffed with board-certified emergency physicians and equipped with state-of-the-art technology, Elitecare is prepared to handle a broad spectrum of medical emergencies.2 Today, Elitecare’s ER services include adult and pediatric emergencies, trauma and injury care, imaging and radiology, laboratory services, cardiology, workers compensation, concussion assessment, and more. Founded in 2011, Elitecare is headquartered in League City, Texas.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On August 16, 2024, Elitecare reported to the Attorney General of Texas that it had experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information in its systems may have been accessed by an unauthorized third party. As of August 19, 2024, details of the breach have not been made publicly available by Elitecare. While not much is known about the breach, the type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Date of birth
- Address
- Driver’s license number
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
As of August 19, 2024, Elitecare has not provided notice to impacted individuals. A link to the breach report filed by the Attorney General of Texas is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from ERLC, LLC d/b/a Elitecare Emergency Hospital:
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.
