A class action lawsuit has been filed against American Family Care, LLC (AFC) for allegedly sharing patients’ protected health information (PHI) with third parties without authorization.
The complaint filed by plaintiff Felix Gonzalez alleges that AFC unlawfully shared PHI with companies such as Google LLC for targeted advertising purposes. According to the complaint, when patients scheduled appointments through AFC’s website, their medical information was intercepted and disclosed without consent. The lawsuit claims that these actions violate federal laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA).
The complaint states that AFC embedded tracking tools on its website, enabling the transmission of sensitive data to Google. The data allegedly included personal identifiers such as IP addresses and device information, which were then used to build consumer profiles. The lawsuit contends that this practice constitutes an invasion of privacy and fails to meet regulatory standards intended to protect health information.
The plaintiffs seek compensatory damages for economic harm as well as injunctive relief to prevent further unauthorized disclosures. The complaint also requests the disgorgement of profits obtained through the alleged data-sharing practices and reimbursement for legal fees.
The plaintiff is represented by attorney Alec M. Leslie of Bursor & Fisher, P.A., with Stephen A. Beck joining pro hac vice from Miami. The case was filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York under Case No. 1:25-cv-03836.