Illinois Bone and Joint Institute Settles Class Action Data Breach Lawsuit for $4M

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 02:06 PM UTC·Source: HIPAA Journal

Updated: Friday, April 17, 2026 at 02:07 PM UTC

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Illinois Bone and Joint Institute (IBJI), one of the largest orthopedic group practices in Illinois, has agreed to settle a […] The post Illinois Bone and Joint Institute Settles Class Action Data Breach Lawsuit for $4M appeared first on The HIPAA Journal .

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Originally published by HIPAA Journal on Apr 17, 2026.

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