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Barnhart Group 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 Barnhart Group 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 Barnhart Group
Barnhart Group is a privately held company that has provided transportation, logistics and heavy-haul services since 1969. Headquartered in North East, Pennsylvania, Barnhart Group operates more than 50 locations across the United States.
With a focus on engineering and innovation, the company supports projects that require complex lifting and hauling solutions. Barnhart Group employs between 200 and 500 people.
What Happened?
Barnhart Group suffered a ransomware attack by a group known as Akira. The breach was posted to the dark web on Nov. 14, 2025, where the attackers claimed to have accessed a wide range of sensitive corporate and personal data.
Barnhart Group reported the breach to the Maine Attorney General, the Texas Attorney General, and the Vermont Attorney General.
The compromised information includes financial data, audit and payment details, invoices, employee and customer information, passports, driver's licenses, Social Security numbers, medical information.
The Akira group further claims to have accessed emails, phone numbers, confidential documents, NDAs and other detailed personal records, although these have claims have not been confirmed on public disclosures.
According to the disclosure, 1,435 individuals were affected, including 434 Texas residents and two Maine residents. The company notified impacted individuals by U.S. Mail.
Confirmed Information Exposed:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Driver’s license numbers
- Government-issued ID numbers (such as passport, state ID card)
- Medical information
- Financial information (such as account numbers, credit or debit card numbers)
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notice from Barnhart Group that your information was involved in this breach, you have important rights.
Data breach victims are often entitled to protections under state and federal law. These rights may include the ability to:
- Seek compensation for losses related to identity theft, fraud or time spent addressing the breach
- Obtain free credit monitoring or identity theft protection services, if offered
- Request details about what information was compromised and how the company is responding
- File a complaint with state or federal regulators if you believe your rights have been violated
Lawyers are ready to help individuals understand their legal options and pursue compensation. Even if you have not experienced fraud yet, your information could be misused in the future.
It is important to monitor your credit, review your financial accounts and keep any letters or emails you received about the breach.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your personal information was exposed in the Barnhart Group data breach, you may be eligible to join a class action lawsuit and seek compensation for damages. Lawyers are currently investigating claims and can help you determine if you qualify.
To take the next step, complete the below form to join the lawsuit and protect your rights.
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