Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp — a major U.S.–listed IT services firm — is facing multiple class-action lawsuits in the United States after a data breach at its healthcare IT subsidiary TriZetto Provider Solutions (TPS).
Allegations in the lawsuits
- Plaintiffs allege failure to protect sensitive personal data held by TriZetto and delayed disclosure of the breach to affected individuals.
- The lawsuits were filed in federal courts in New Jersey and Missouri, with at least three separate complaints submitted late in December 2025.
- The breach reportedly began in November 2024, but Cognizant claims it only discovered unauthorized access on October 2, 2025, leaving data exposed for nearly a year.
- Plaintiffs include individuals from states like Arizona and California, asserting that exposure of social security numbers, bank account details, home addresses and other personal information increased risks of identity theft and financial fraud.
Key complaints from plaintiffs
- Untimely notification: Alleged delay in notifying affected individuals and clients about the data breach.
- Lack of transparency: Cognizant is accused of not disclosing key technical details about how the breach occurred, what vulnerabilities were exploited or what corrective actions were taken.
- Some complaints claim personal data may have been sold on illicit markets, raising further concerns about misuse.
What are plaintiffs seeking?
The lawsuits seek monetary damages (potentially over $5 million collectively according to some filings), legal costs, jury trials, and injunctive relief such as independent security audits and stronger future safeguards.
Company response
Cognizant and TriZetto have stated they take data protection seriously and regret the inconvenience caused, but have declined detailed comment citing ongoing litigation.
Broader implications
- The litigation highlights rising legal exposure for companies handling healthcare and personal data, especially when breach responses are perceived as slow or opaque.
- It could have reputational and financial repercussions for Cognizant, potentially affecting investor confidence and operational practices going forward.
