Data Breach

Easterseals Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation

If you were affected by the Easterseals Northeast Indiana data breach, you may be entitled to compensation.
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Easterseals Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Easterseals 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 Easterseals Northeast Indiana 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 Easterseals Northeast Indiana

Easterseals Northeast Indiana is a nonprofit organization that provides a wide range of services for individuals with disabilities and their families. With a history dating back to 1954, the organization operates multiple locations throughout northeast Indiana, including Fort Wayne, Angola and Columbia City.

Their services include personalized support, education assistance, health therapies, employment training and community engagement programs.

What Happened?

On Sept. 4, 2025, Easterseals Northeast Indiana discovered suspicious activity within its network environment and took steps to secure its systems.

At first, there was no indication that protected health information (PHI) was involved. However, by Nov. 10, 2025, the organization learned that an unauthorized party had accessed and acquired certain data. Cybersecurity professionals were brought in to investigate, and it was determined that PHI had been compromised.

A ransomware group known as INC RANSOM claimed responsibility for the attack and stated they obtained 405 GB of organizational data, posting about the breach on a dark web forum on Nov. 10, 2025.

Information Exposed:

  • Social Security numbers
  • Health insurance information
  • Medical diagnostic and treatment information
  • Contact information
  • Dates of birth
  • First and last names

The company posted a public disclosure of the incident via ACCESS Newswire.

You May Be Entitled to Compensation

If your personal information was exposed in the Easterseals Northeast Indiana data breach, you may be eligible to join a lawsuit and receive compensation. Lawyers are actively investigating claims and can help you understand your rights.

To take the next step, complete the below form to see if you qualify to join the lawsuit.

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