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CHP 11-99 Foundation 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 CHP 11-99 Foundation 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 CHP 11-99 Foundation
CHP 11-99 Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in Costa Mesa, California.
Established in 1982 by philanthropist Bob Weinberg, the foundation’s mission is to provide emergency assistance, death benefits and scholarships to California Highway Patrol employees and their families.
What Happened?
On or about Sept. 16, 2025, a CHP 11-99 Foundation staff member received a suspicious email and, after consulting with an external service provider’s help desk, clicked a link that was incorrectly deemed safe. This action led to a network compromise.
The breach was discovered on or about Sept. 24, 2025, after the attacker attempted to use the compromised email account for further phishing attempts.
An investigation revealed that the attacker had full access to the staff member’s email account, including all folders and documents. This included membership applications, merchandise purchases and payment forms.
The foundation reported the breach to the attorneys general offices of California and New Hampshire in Jan. 2026.
Information Exposed:
- Names
- Addresses
- Email addresses
- Social Security numbers
- Bank information
- Credit card information
- Driver’s license numbers
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notice from CHP 11-99 Foundation, your personal and financial information may have been compromised. It’s important to stay vigilant and take proactive steps to protect yourself:
- Monitor your bank and credit card statements for unauthorized activity
- Review your free credit reports for any suspicious accounts or inquiries
- Take advantage of the free identity monitoring and credit monitoring services offered by Kroll
- Consider placing a security freeze or fraud alert on your credit files with Equifax, Experian and TransUnion
- Be cautious of phishing emails or phone calls that may try to exploit the breach
- If you suspect identity theft, file a report with your local police department and obtain a copy of the report
- Contact the Federal Trade Commission for additional guidance on identity theft prevention and recovery
You have the right to obtain any police report filed in connection with this incident. You may also place a security freeze on your credit reports at no cost, which helps prevent new accounts from being opened in your name without your authorization.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was exposed in the CHP 11-99 Foundation data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are ready to help individuals affected by this incident.
Completing the below form is the first step to join a lawsuit and seek compensation for any damages or risks you may face as a result of this breach.
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