Visionworks, a San Antonio-based optical retailer, is facing a potential class-action lawsuit following a data breach that exposed the personal information of approximately 40,000 patients. The lawsuit has been initiated in response to the breach, which has raised concerns about the company's data protection practices. This incident adds to the growing number of data breach lawsuits, with around 1,500 federal cases filed in 2024 alone, including one against Byte Federal Inc. in Florida. The legal landscape surrounding data security continues to evolve as more companies face scrutiny over their handling of sensitive customer information.