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Carpenters Health Benefits Fund 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 North Atlantic States Carpenters Health Benefits Fund 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 North Atlantic States Carpenters Health Benefits Fund
The North Atlantic States Carpenters Health Benefits Fund (NASCBF) is a nonprofit organization that provides health and related benefits to union carpenters and their dependents in the North Atlantic region of the United States.
The fund operates as a 501(c)(9) Voluntary Employees’ Beneficiary Association, which means it is a tax-exempt trust created to offer benefits such as medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, accident and sickness coverage, and life insurance to eligible members.
The fund is part of a broader system of union-sponsored benefit plans that also includes pension, annuity, and vacation benefits, all administered by the North Atlantic States Carpenters Benefit Funds.
What Happened?
On Aug. 18, 2025, the North Atlantic States Carpenters Health Benefits Fund discovered suspicious activity within the network of its Hamden, Conn., office. Immediate steps were taken to reset passwords and limit the impact, and a forensic investigation was launched with the help of third-party specialists.
The investigation revealed that an unauthorized actor accessed and/or acquired certain files on the office's systems on that same day. The breach may have exposed a wide range of sensitive information, which can vary by individual.
Possible Information Exposed
- Name
- Date of birth
- Address
- Social Security or tax ID number
- Government-issued ID number
- Financial Information (including access codes)
- Login credentials
- Medical information
- Health insurance details
The fund reported the incident to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Oct. 17, 2025.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you believe your information may have been exposed in this breach, there are important steps you can take to protect yourself. The North Atlantic States Carpenters Health Benefits Fund is offering complimentary credit monitoring services to those affected, and impacted individuals will receive instructions by mail.
- Identity theft protection services: Sign up for the free identity theft protection services offered by the fund.
- Monitor your accounts carefully: Check your financial statements regularly for suspicious activity or unauthorized transactions. If you notice anything unusual, contact your financial institution immediately.
- Fraud alert and credit reports: A fraud alert informs creditors to take extra steps to verify your identity before opening new accounts in your name. Consumers are also entitled to one free credit report annually from each credit bureau. You can request a fraud alert or a credit report by contacting any one of the three major credit bureaus.
- Seek legal help: Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and pursue compensation.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was exposed in the NASCBF data breach, you may be eligible for compensation, which could include reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses, time spent addressing the breach, or payment for emotional distress.
Lawyers are ready to help you take the next steps. To find out if you qualify and to join a lawsuit, complete the form below.
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