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Charlottesville Settlement Company 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 Charlottesville Settlement Company 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 Charlottesville Settlement Company
Charlottesville Settlement Company (CSC) is a locally owned and operated title and settlement agency based in Charlottesville, Va. Since its founding in 2007, CSC has focused on providing real estate closing, title insurance and property settlement services to clients in the Charlottesville area.
CSC operates alongside affiliated companies such as Shenandoah Settlement Services LLC (now High Crest Settlement) and Freedom Settlement Services LLC (formerly Seven Hills Settlement). Together, these entities handle a wide range of real estate transactions for individuals and businesses such as purchases and sale settlements, residential and commercial transactions, escrow services, title insurance and reports.
What Happened?
On or about Sept. 4, 2025, Charlottesville Settlement Company observed unusual activity within its network environment.
After securing its systems, CSC engaged external cybersecurity experts to investigate. The investigation revealed that an unknown actor had gained unauthorized access to the network on Sept. 2, 2025, and potentially accessed and acquired certain files.
CSC completed a comprehensive review and determined on March 10, 2026, that personal information belonging to consumers may have been involved. The company notified affected individuals in writing on March 18, 2026.
According to the disclosure filed with the Maine Attorney General’s office, a total of 22,041 people in the United States were affected, including 19 in Maine.
As of current public disclosures, names are the only confirmed information type to be exposed.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was exposed in the Charlottesville Settlement Company data breach, you may have the right to seek compensation for any harm or inconvenience you have experienced. Lawyers are ready to help affected individuals understand their legal options and pursue claims related to this incident.
To find out if you are eligible to join a lawsuit or to learn more about your rights, complete the below form. This is a no-cost, no-obligation way to get started and connect with legal professionals who can assist you.
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