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Educational Employees Credit Union 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 Educational Employees Credit Union 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 Educational Employees Credit Union
Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) is a California-based credit union that has served members in the Central San Joaquin Valley since 1934. EECU provides a range of financial services, including checking and savings accounts, loans, credit cards, and online and mobile banking.
With over $4.6 billion in assets and more than 373,000 members, EECU operates 22 branches across several counties in California.
What Happened?
On Dec. 15, 2025, Educational Employees Credit Union discovered that an unauthorized individual gained access to one employee’s email account for a limited period. After learning of the incident, EECU immediately secured its email environment and began a thorough investigation with the help of cybersecurity professionals.
The investigation determined that certain emails may have been accessed or removed by the unauthorized individual on Dec. 15, 2025. By May 8, 2026, EECU concluded that some of these emails contained sensitive personal information.
Information Exposed:
- Names
- Addresses
- Social Security numbers
- Driver’s license numbers
- Financial account numbers
- Credit or debit card numbers
EECU notified affected individuals by U.S. mail. In Texas, 949 people were affected, and in Massachusetts, 34 individuals were impacted. The breach was reported to the California Attorney General on May 29, 2026, to the Texas Attorney General on June 1, 2026, and to the Massachusetts Attorney General on June 2, 2026.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your personal information was compromised in the Educational Employees Credit Union data breach, you may be entitled to compensation. Lawyers are ready to help individuals affected by this incident understand their legal options and pursue claims for damages related to the exposure of sensitive information.
To find out if you qualify and to join the lawsuit, complete the below form.
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