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The Friendship House Data Breach — Case File

NE · AG Filing: Apr 4, 2025

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Who Was Impacted?

You may have been affected by the The Friendship House data breach if:

  • You received a written data breach notification letter from The Friendship House
  • You are or were a customer, patient, or employee of The Friendship House
  • Your information was held by The Friendship House in NE
  • Your protected health information was stored in the compromised system

What Happened

The Friendship House was responsible for safeguarding the personal data of its customers and employees. According to a NE state filing, The Friendship House experienced a data security incident affecting an undisclosed number of individuals, exposing protected health information and medical records. Legal proceedings relating to this breach are ongoing.

Large-scale data breaches rarely affect uniform categories of data for all victims. Some individuals in the The Friendship House breach may have had minimal data exposed, while others may have had comprehensive records compromised. Because the full scope of exposure often takes months to assess, a free legal review is the most reliable way to understand your specific situation.

The Friendship House appears to be a healthcare or residential care provider offering support services and specialized treatment programs. In the regular course of providing these services, the organization typically collects and stores sensitive personal data such as full names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medical record numbers, and health insurance details. If you received a data breach notification letter, it is because your personal information was involved in a security incident officially reported to the Nebraska Attorney General in 2025. This page is designed to help you understand what information may have been compromised and what steps you can take to protect your identity.

Exposed Data — What's at Risk

Based on the data types reported in this filing:

Identity Theftcritical risk

Your SSN is the master key to your identity. Once exposed, criminals can open new lines of credit, take out loans, or file taxes in your name.

Identity Verification Bypassmedium risk

Combined with a name and other leaked data, date of birth helps criminals pass identity verification questions at banks and government agencies.

Physical Security Riskmedium risk

Home address exposure can enable mail theft, package fraud, and targeted phishing attacks that reference your known location.

Quick Facts

State Filed
NE
Date Reported to AG
Apr 4, 2025
Date of Breach
Not disclosed
Records Affected
Not disclosed
Status
Investigation Open
Last Updated
Aug 8, 2026
Data Types Exposed
NameDate of BirthSocial Security NumberMedical Record NumberHealth Insurance InformationDiagnosis and Treatment InformationAddressContact Information

Federal & State Protections

Common categories of compensation in data breach class actions

Lost Time & Remediation Costs

The hours spent responding to a data breach — canceling accounts, contacting credit bureaus, updating passwords, and investigating fraud — represent compensable economic harm in data breach litigation.

Identity Theft Protection Costs

Once your SSN is exposed, protection becomes an ongoing expense. Plaintiffs in data breach settlements have recovered costs for credit freezes, identity protection subscriptions, and time spent dealing with fraudulent accounts — sometimes covering multiple years of exposure.

HIPAA Statutory Damages

HIPAA violations carry civil penalties between $100 and $50,000 per violation. Where a healthcare organization's negligence led to the exposure of protected health information, class members may recover statutory damages in addition to actual losses.

Emotional Distress

Data breach victims regularly report anxiety, loss of sleep, and ongoing fear of identity theft. These non-economic harms are cognizable injuries in data breach litigation, particularly in cases involving SSN or medical record exposure.

Applicable State Law

This breach was reported under the Nebraska Financial Data Protection and Consumer Notification of Data Security Breach Act, which mandates notification and establishes your right to seek damages.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need proof that my data was misused to file a claim against The Friendship House?

No. Under Nebraska Financial Data Protection and Consumer Notification of Data Security Breach Act and federal law, the unauthorized exposure of your personal data — regardless of whether it has been actively misused — can be sufficient grounds for a claim. The breach itself is the injury.

How much does filing a claim cost?

Nothing. The Law Office of David S. Harris handles data breach cases on contingency — you pay zero upfront and owe nothing unless compensation is recovered.

My Social Security Number was exposed. What should I do right now?

Immediately place a free credit freeze at all three bureaus (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion). A freeze blocks new accounts from being opened in your name. Then file a complaint with the FTC at IdentityTheft.gov and contact our office — SSN exposure is one of the most serious breach types.

Does HIPAA give me additional rights in the The Friendship House breach?

If The Friendship House is a covered healthcare entity or business associate under HIPAA, affected patients have additional rights — including the right to an HHS complaint. These HIPAA violations also strengthen civil damages claims. Consult an attorney to understand your full remedies.

Is it too late to file a claim?

Statutes of limitations for data breach claims vary by state but typically run 2–4 years. Depending on when you learned of the breach, you may still have time. Contact our office for a free eligibility review — there is no cost to find out.

What if The Friendship House offered me free credit monitoring after the breach?

Accepting free credit monitoring from The Friendship House does not waive your right to pursue legal action unless you signed a specific release waiving claims. In most cases, victims who accepted monitoring can still file.

Do I need to have received a notice letter to be eligible?

Not necessarily. Many data breach victims are never notified directly. If your personal information was held by The Friendship House during the relevant period, you may still qualify even without receiving a letter. A free eligibility review can confirm your status.

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