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Cedar Valley Services 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 Cedar Valley Services 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 Cedar Valley Services
Cedar Valley Services is a nonprofit organization based in Southern Minnesota. For over 60 years, it has provided vocational rehabilitation, employment services, behavioral and educational programs for individuals with disabilities, as well as adult foster care.
The organization operates in Austin, Albert Lea and Owatonna, Minn., and works with both individuals and businesses to create employment opportunities and support services.
What Happened?
Cedar Valley Services experienced a data breach involving ransomware.
On Feb. 13, 2026, the company disclosed the breach to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
The incident was first posted to the dark web on Dec. 21, 2025, by the hacking group known as Qilin, who claimed to have obtained the organization’s data and posted about the breach on the Tor network.
At this time, there is no official reported number of affected individuals. Furthermore, the full extent of the data types compromised has not been specified, but ransomware incidents often involve the exposure of names, contact details and possibly other sensitive records.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If you were impacted by the Cedar Valley Services data breach, you may be eligible to join a class action lawsuit seeking compensation. Lawyers are currently investigating claims and can help determine if you qualify for financial recovery.
To find out if you are eligible and to take the next step, complete the below form to join the lawsuit investigation.
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