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Carpenters Benefits Fund Data Breach 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 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 Benefits Fund
The North Atlantic States Carpenters Benefit Funds (NASCBF) is a multiemployer benefit organization providing comprehensive retirement, health & welfare, vacation, and other benefits to over 45,000 carpenters in the North Atlantic region, including New England and New York states.
The fund administers multiple funds such as health benefits, annuity, pension, and vacation.
What Happened?
On Aug. 18, 2025, the North Atlantic States Carpenters Benefits Fund discovered suspicious activity within the network of its Hamden, Conn., office. 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 (including passport and state ID card)
- Financial Information (including access codes, account number, debit/ credit card numbers)
- 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. The attorneys general of Maine, Massachusetts, Texas, and Vermont have also been notified. A notice of the incident was also posted on its website.
The total number of affected individuals is currently undisclosed; however, 28,349 Massachusetts residents, 2,063 Maine residents, and 567 Texas residents were affected.
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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