Almeida Law Group is investigating a data breach at SportsMed PT, LLC. If you were affected, contact Almeida Law Group.
About SportsMed PT, LLC
SportsMed Physical Therapy, operating as SportsMed PT, LLC, is a multidisciplinary outpatient rehabilitation company founded in 2004 and headquartered in Glen Rock, New Jersey. It operates more than 50 clinics across New Jersey and Connecticut, providing physical therapy, occupational and hand therapy, chiropractic care, acupuncture, pelvic floor therapy, and home care services. Because the company treats patients recovering from sports injuries, surgeries, and chronic pain conditions, it routinely handles sensitive patient health and insurance information.
What Happened?
SportsMed PT, LLC was listed in an HHS Office for Civil Rights breach portal report submitted on July 7th, 2026, identifying a hacking/IT incident affecting 3,400 individuals. The breached information was located in an email account, and no business associate was involved.
According to the company’s breach notice and supplemental reporting, SportsMed Physical Therapy detected suspicious activity involving a single employee email account on May 8th, 2026. The account was secured and an investigation was launched. The company posted a notice on its website on July 7th, 2026 and set up a dedicated call center at 1-833-851-9744 for affected individuals. SportsMed stated it is unaware of any misuse of patient information as a result of the incident, and the investigation is described as ongoing. The information possibly contained within the affected account includes patient names, dates of service, provider names, diagnosis information, treatment information, and health insurance information.
At least two law firms — Strauss Borrelli PLLC and Shamis & Gentile P.A. — have publicly announced investigations into the breach for potential class action litigation. No filed lawsuit has been identified as of the research date.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Company or Organization: SportsMed PT, LLC
- Industry: Healthcare – Outpatient Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
- Location: Glen Rock, New Jersey; 50+ clinics across New Jersey and Connecticut
- Incident type: Hacking/IT Incident (compromised employee email account)
- Date of breach: May 8th, 2026
- Date breach discovered: May 8th, 2026
- Date of consumer notification: July 7th, 2026
- Total persons affected: 3,400
- Litigation status: Under investigation by Strauss Borrelli PLLC and Shamis & Gentile P.A. for potential class action; no lawsuit filed as of research date
- Source: HHS Office for Civil Rights breach portal report; HIPAA Journal; Claim Depot
What Should You Do?
If you received a notice from SportsMed PT, LLC, consider enrolling in any identity protection services the company is offering through its dedicated call center at 1-833-851-9744. Because health information may have been involved, review your Explanation of Benefits statements and medical records for any services you did not receive, which could signal medical identity theft. Place a fraud alert or credit freeze with the three major credit bureaus — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion — and monitor your accounts and credit reports closely. You can request free annual credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com. If you believe your information has been misused, visit IdentityTheft.gov for step-by-step recovery guidance.
Your Legal Rights
If your personal or health information was involved in this breach, you may have legal rights depending on the facts of the incident and the law in your state. Almeida Law Group represents consumers in data breach and privacy litigation and can help you evaluate whether you may have a claim. Contact us at (708) 529-5418 or through our contact page for a free case evaluation.
