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A Pennsylvania court recently appointed Shub Johns & Holbrook Partner Benjamin F. Johns as interim co-lead class counsel in a data breach class action lawsuit against Greater Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Associates (“GPOA”).
The GPOA data breach has allegedly impacted some patients’ personal identifiable and private health information, potentially putting these individuals at risk of fraud and suspicious activity. Full names, social security, and other sensitive information may have been included in the breach.
The case is captioned Leuch et al., v. Greater Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Associates, Inc., No. GD-25-009211 (Pa. Com. Pl. Allegheny Cty.). If you have been impacted by the data breach, feel free to fill out our investigation form.
Greater Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Data Breach
GPOA, a Pennsylvania-based medical facility specializing in orthopedic medicine, discovered that its private patient data had been impacted through a cybersecurity incident.
The data breach was discovered on or around August 22, 2025 after a ransomware group known as ransomhouse reportedly claimed responsibility for a ransomware attack that allowed the group to gain access to GPOA’s information systems in May 2024.
The sensitive information reportedly exposed in the breach includes the following
Lead Attorneys in GPOA Case
On August 29, 2025, Shub Johns & Holbrook filed a class action lawsuit against GPOA for the potential impact that the data breach could have or has already had on affected individuals.
On October 21, 2025 the Court granted Plaintiffs’ motion to appoint interim co-lead counsel and to consolidate related actions against GPOA concerning the data breach. In its order, the Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas for Allegheny County appointed Benjamin F. Johns, a Partner with Shub Johns & Holbrook LLP, as Interim Co-Lead Counsel for Plaintiffs in the action, alongside co-counsel.
The case is captioned Leuch et al., v. Greater Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Associates, Inc., No. GD-25-009211 (Pa. Com. Pl. Allegheny Cty.). See the Court’s Order here.
Plaintiffs are now tasked with filing a consolidated amended complaint by November 21, 2025. If you received a notice letter from GPOA informing you that your information was impacted by its data breach, or otherwise believe that it may have been, let us know! Complete the attached form and see how you can participate.