In late 2022, Lake Charles Memorial Health, a Louisiana hospital, was the target of a significant data breach. The perpetrator, an unauthorized actor, allegedly gained access to confidential files containing sensitive patient data, including names, addresses, identification numbers, payment and health insurance details, clinical information, dates of birth, and in some instances, Social Security numbers. In response to this breach, patients affected by the incident filed a class action lawsuit against the hospital, claiming it had failed to implement adequate cybersecurity measures to protect their personal information. In response to these allegations, Lake Charles Memorial Health agreed to a $2 million settlement, despite not admitting any wrongdoing. The settlement allows claimants to receive up to $5,000 for out-of-pocket expenses associated with the data breach and up to two years of medical data monitoring and identity theft protection services, even if they suffered no losses. This case underscores the increasing significance of robust cybersecurity measures in the healthcare sector, as hospitals and other medical facilities hold vast amounts of sensitive patient data. The breach and subsequent lawsuit highlight the potential consequences for organizations that fail to adequately protect this data, including significant financial penalties and damage to their reputation.