Lawsuit Over Data Breach Dropped By Patients

A group of healthcare patients has voluntarily dismissed a data breach lawsuit filed against the law firm Thompson Coburn and Presbyterian Healthcare Services. This action, taken on Tuesday, February 11, 2026, means the 2024 lawsuit can be refiled if the plaintiffs choose. The original proposed class action suit alleged that an unknown hacker gained access to Thompson Coburn's network in May 2024.

This breach reportedly exposed private information, including Social Security numbers and health records, for over 300,000 individuals. The plaintiffs, who were current or former Presbyterian patients, claimed the breach resulted from inadequate cybersecurity measures by both Thompson Coburn and Presbyterian. Presbyterian had allegedly provided the law firm access to patient files as a client.

This case is part of a broader wave of cybersecurity litigation targeting prominent law firms. Several major firms have faced similar lawsuits over data breaches in recent years, with some reaching settlement agreements. Thompson Coburn and Presbyterian had previously urged a judge to dismiss the case, arguing the plaintiffs lacked demonstrable damages and that Presbyterian itself was a victim. The parties indicated last month they were working towards a resolution.