NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is investigating potential claims against Quest Diagnostics, Inc. (“Quest” or the “Company”) (NYSE:DGX) for the wrongful disclosure of confidential health and medical information was obtained by third-party hackers. For additional information and to assist the investigation, please visit the firm’s site: http://bespc.com/quest-diagnostics/.
On December 12, 2016, clinical laboratory services company Quest announced that it is investigating a third-party infiltration into an internet application on its network. Quest issued a press release disclosing that on November 26, 2016, an unauthorized third party accessed the MyQuest by Care 360 internet application and obtained confidential health and other information concerning approximately 34,000 patients. The information included names, dates of birth, lab results, and, in some instances, phone numbers.
Quest announced that it sent notifications to those individuals whose information was affected. Quest is working with law enforcement officials and cybersecurity firms to determine the source and cause of the breach.
Individuals who have been affected by the Quest health data breach or who have information concerning the Quest health data breach can assist the investigation by visiting the firm’s website http://bespc.com/quest-diagnostics/.
If you are aware of any facts relating to this investigation, are a user of Quest’s MyQuest by Care360 app, or believe you may have been affected by the Quest health data breach, or if you have questions concerning what rights you may have concerning the Quest health data breach, please contact David J. Stone, Esq., by email at [email protected], or by telephone at (212) 308-5858, or by filling out this contact form. There is no cost or obligation to you.
Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is a New York-based law firm concentrating in commercial and securities litigation. For additional information, please go to www.bespc.com.
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