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Class Action Filed Over Plastic Surgeon’s Data Breach

1/11/2026

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A class action alleges Dr. Richard Swift, a Manhattan plastic surgeon, failed to notify patients after a malware attack exposed 22 patients' nude images, Social Security numbers, and medical data.
The breach affected 22 patients, including Linda Qutawna, who calls the experience "traumatizing."
The lawsuit cites inadequate security measures and a lack of communication with victims.
Swift's attorneys say Linda Qutawna had no formal doctor-patient relationship with him.

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Story summary

A class action alleges Dr. Richard Swift, a Manhattan plastic surgeon, failed to notify patients after a malware attack exposed 22 patients' nude images, Social Security numbers, and medical data.
The breach affected 22 patients, including Linda Qutawna, who calls the experience "traumatizing."
The lawsuit cites inadequate security measures and a lack of communication with victims.
Swift's attorneys say Linda Qutawna had no formal doctor-patient relationship with him.