HHS OCR report · 2018
J.A. Stokes Ltd. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- J.A. Stokes Ltd.
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Nevada
- Individuals affected
- 3,200
- Submission date
- Sep 5, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Desktop Computer, Electronic Medical Record, Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), J. A. Stokes, Ltd., reported that it was the victim of a ransomware attack involving the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of approximately 3,200 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, birthdates, drivers’ license information, claims information, diagnoses, lab results, medications prescribed, and x-rays. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. The CE has subsequently ceased operations and is no longer in business.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the J.A. Stokes Ltd. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 3,200 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Sep 5, 2018.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Desktop Computer, Electronic Medical Record, Network Server.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from J.A. Stokes Ltd. legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or J.A. Stokes Ltd..