What Is This About?

According to news sources, University Hospitals Health System, Inc. (“University Hospitals”), a health system based in Cleveland, Ohio, is investigating a cybersecurity incident that may have been a data breach. Our firm is investigating this incident and would like to speak with current and former patients of University Hospitals.

What Happened?

According to reporting from Dave DeNatale of WKYC, University Hospitals detected what it described as unusual activity within its network systems on October 22, 2026. University Hospitals disconnected its systems in response. As of October 26, 2026, University Hospitals patients continued to report that access to the health system’s MyChart service remained down.

On October 26, 2026, University Hospitals released a statement in which it said that it experienced a cybersecurity incident. University Hospitals confirmed that patients could still not access MyChart, reported problems with insurance pre-authorizations, and “other issues.” While University Hospitals has not yet provided further detail about the cybersecurity incident, the incident could have involved a data breach, which may have compromised patient information, including, potentially, protected health information stored in MyChart or another network environment under University Hospitals’ control.

What Information Was Impacted?

While University Hospitals has not confirmed whether any patient information was taken in the cybersecurity incident, based on the nature of cyberattacks on healthcare practices, the categories of information that may have been compromised may include:

• Names;
• Health information such as info about medical treatment, condition, or diagnosis;
• Medication information;
• Health insurance information;
• Social Security numbers;
• Contact information;
• Demographic information; and
• Other sensitive personal information and protected health information.

What Action Can You Take?

Levi & Korsinsky, LLP is investigating whether affected persons are entitled to compensation. If you are a current or former patient of University Hospitals, there is no cost or obligation to participate. Follow the link below to find out about your rights and potential legal remedies available.