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Center for Disability 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 Center for Disability Services, Inc. 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 Center for Disability Services, Inc.
Center for Disability Services, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization based in Albany, New York. For more than 80 years, it has provided a wide range of programs and services to individuals with disabilities and their families across upstate New York.
The organization serves over 12,000 people annually, supporting those with more than 300 different diagnoses, including cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorders, multiple sclerosis, developmental disabilities, epilepsy, spina bifida, Down syndrome and traumatic brain injuries. With a staff of approximately 2,700 employees, Center for Disability Services operates at more than 80 locations throughout 15 counties.
The center offers comprehensive health care, residential services, education, adult programming, service coordination and skilled nursing care. In addition, it runs a commercial printing, inserting and mailing operation staffed by over 200 individuals with disabilities.
What happened?
On June 10, 2025, Center for Disability Services, Inc. discovered suspicious activity within its employee email network. An investigation revealed that an unauthorized actor gained access to multiple employee email accounts between June 19, 2025 and June 25, 2025.
The data breach compromised the personal and protected health information of at least 3,343 individuals.
Information Exposed
- Name
- Demographic information
- Social Security number
- Driver's license or state ID card
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
- Financial account information
The cybersecurity incident was disclosed to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Aug. 8, 2025. Center for Disability Services also posted a Notice of Data Breach on its website.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notice about the Center for Disability Services data breach or believe your information may have been involved, you have important rights and options. You may be entitled to seek compensation for any harm or inconvenience caused by this cybersecurity incident.
- Communication and credit monitoring services: Review and save any notification letters you receive. Enroll in free credit monitoring and identity protection services, if offered.
- 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 Center for Disability Services data breach, you may be entitled to compensation. Lawyers are investigating claims and are ready to help you pursue a claim for damages.
To find out if you qualify and to join a potential lawsuit, complete the form below.
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