Scripps Health hit with class action suits after ransomware attack

Multiple class-action lawsuits have been filed against Scripps Health in relation to the ransomware attack that occurred in May. The lawsuits claim that Scripps failed to protect patient information, putting them at risk of identity theft and medical fraud. The potential damages for Scripps could be significant, with the average cost to rectify a ransomware attack being $1.27 million. Similar lawsuits have been filed against other healthcare organizations in recent years following data breaches.