UPDATE: The City of Chattanooga has sent letters to the 886 people impacted by the Nationwide Recovery Services’ (NRS) data breach.
NRS said in an email that the letter details which information was exposed and lists how they can register to receive complimentary identity protection provided by the city.
On Tuesday, April 22, the Chattanooga City Council rescinded the contract renewal with NRS. Mayor Kelly’s office says they are working to procure a new debt collection services provider.
Additionally, the Office of the City Attorney is exploring legal action to hold NRS accountable for failing to fulfill their contractual obligation to notify and provide services to those affected.
PREVIOUS STORY: A class action lawsuit has been filed in federal court over a 2024 data breach in Tennessee Valley.
The suit, filed on April 22 by plaintiff Gary Self and on behalf of anyone who was affected, names Nationwide Recovery Services, Hamilton Health Care System, and Vitruvian Health as defendants.
The suit comes after thousands of people were impacted in Tennessee and Georgia by a breach that happened in July of 2024.
The lawsuit accuses the defendants of failing to properly secure the private information of the people affected.
It also claims they did not properly respond to the breach or notify victims in timely manner.
The plaintiff is suing for payment of restitution and various damages in an amount to be determined in court.
Stay with Local 3 News for updates to this developing story.
