Class Action Lawsuits Filed Against North Kansas City Hospital Over Extensive Data Breach

Kansas City, Missouri – A data breach at North Kansas City Hospital in 2023 has sparked a series of lawsuits seeking class action status. The breach, which lasted over a month from March 27 to May 2, compromised the personal identifying information (PII) and personal health information (PHI) of 502,438 individuals. The breached information included names, birthdates, gender, phone numbers, addresses, health insurance details, clinical information, and other personal data. According to the lawsuit, Social Security numbers and medical information were also compromised, contradicting the hospital’s previous news release disputing these claims. The breach, however, … Read more

Top Sanctions Specialist Joins Morrison Foerster, Bringing Extensive International Experience

London, United Kingdom – Morrison Foerster (MoFo), a global law firm based in London, has recently welcomed Chloe Cina as a new partner in its national security group. Cina, a seasoned sanctions specialist, brings with her 18 years of experience as a criminal barrister and international lawyer. This strategic addition to the firm’s team further strengthens its expertise in handling lawsuits involving countries such as Russia and Iran. Prior to joining MoFo, Cina served as the head of the global sanctions advisory team at Deutsche Bank. She also led a team of lawyers specialized in … Read more