Seltzer Firm and MD Anderson Breach Exposes Patient Data

The Seltzer Firm, a legal entity, and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, a renowned medical institution, recently reported a data breach to the Maryland Attorney General's office on March 12, 2025. This incident highlights the critical vulnerabilities that organizations handling highly sensitive data can face, impacting both legal clients and medical patients.

The breach exposed an extensive array of personal information, including Full Name, Date of Birth, Social Security Number, Medical Record Number, Health Insurance ID Number, Diagnosis and Treatment Information, Prescription Information, and Financial Account Number. The exposure of such deeply private details significantly elevates the risk of identity theft, medical fraud, financial fraud, and other serious consequences for affected individuals.

Organizations entrusted with sensitive personal and health information have a legal duty to protect it through robust security measures. The occurrence of a data breach suggests that these protections may have been insufficient, potentially indicating a failure to meet regulatory standards like HIPAA or other data security obligations.

If you have received a data breach notification letter from The Seltzer Firm or The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, it means your personal data was compromised. This exposure alone can constitute a compensable injury. Our legal team is reviewing cases from individuals affected by this breach to help them understand their rights and pursue potential compensation. We handle these cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we recover funds on your behalf.