American Lending Center Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation

Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the American Lending Center data breach.

If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.

About American Lending Center

American Lending Center, also known as ALC, is a private, non-bank lender based in Irvine, California. Founded in 2009, the company focuses on providing flexible financing solutions to small businesses across the United States.

The company has a nationwide presence, offering loans to businesses in all 50 states and Washington, D.C.

What Happened?

In July 2025, American Lending Center discovered a data breach involving a ransomware attack.

The incident was detected on July 27, 2025. Through a forensic investigation, it was found that a threat actor compromised the internal network, executed a ransomware attack, and accessed files containing sensitive consumer information.

The company completed a comprehensive review of the affected data on April 8, 2026.

Information Exposed:

• Names
• Dates of birth
• Social security information

The breach exposed the personal information of 123,158 individuals in the United States, including 120 residents of Maine.

Impacted individuals were notified in writing on April 28, 2026.

You May Be Entitled to Compensation

If your information was exposed in the American Lending Center data breach, you may have legal rights to compensation for damages such as time spent monitoring accounts, costs incurred for security measures, and the risk of identity theft. Lawyers are ready to help individuals affected by this breach understand their rights and pursue compensation.

To find out if you are eligible to join a class action lawsuit, complete the below form. By taking this step, you can help protect your rights and potentially receive compensation for the harm caused by the data breach.

Source

• Maine Attorney General