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Deed Research 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 Deed Research, 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 Deed Research, Inc.
Deed Research, Inc. is based in Omaha, Nebraska, and since its founding in 2002, the company has operated under the business name DRI Title & Escrow, focusing on providing title insurance, escrow services, and deed research for real estate transactions.
Deed Research supports real estate transactions by assisting with title verification, escrow management, and back-office functions for title and escrow companies, particularly in the Midwest. With a team of around 31 employees and a leadership team headed by Troy S. Podraza, the company works with some of the largest financial lending institutions in the country.
What Happened?
On January 25, 2025, Deed Research, Inc. discovered suspicious activity on its servers. After launching an investigation with the help of independent computer forensic specialists, the company determined that certain documents had been taken from its system. By April 2, 2025, Deed Research learned that some personal information belonging to consumers may have been impacted.
The company notified affected individuals in writing on May 20, 2025. The breach was reported to the Maine Attorney General on May 3, 2025, and to the New Hampshire Attorney General on May 8, 2025. According to these disclosures, at least 7 people in Maine and 2 people in New Hampshire were affected.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notice from Deed Research, Inc. about this data breach, it is important to take action to protect your identity and your rights.
Here are some steps you can take:
- Enroll in the free credit monitoring and fraud assistance services offered by Deed Research, Inc. through Cyberscout and Identity Force. You must enroll within 90 days from the date of your notification letter.
- Review your credit reports for any suspicious or unauthorized activity. You can obtain a free credit report from each of the three major credit bureaus every 12 months.
- Consider placing a fraud alert or security freeze on your credit files with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. This can help prevent new accounts from being opened in your name without your permission.
- Stay vigilant by monitoring your bank accounts, credit card statements, and other financial accounts for unusual activity.
- If you suspect that your information has been misused, you have the right to file a police report and report the incident to your state’s Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission.
Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and determine whether you may be eligible for compensation due to this data breach.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your personal information was exposed in the Deed Research, Inc. data breach, you may have legal rights and could be entitled to compensation. Lawyers are actively investigating this incident and are ready to help you pursue a claim.
To find out if you qualify to join a lawsuit and seek compensation, complete the below form. This is the first step to protecting your rights and holding companies accountable for failing to safeguard your sensitive information.
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