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Hope Cooperative 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 TLCS, Inc. d/b/a Hope Cooperative 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 TLCS, Inc. d/b/a Hope Cooperative
TLCS, Inc. d/b/a Hope Cooperative is a nonprofit psychosocial rehabilitation agency based in Sacramento, Calif. Founded in 1981, the organization provides mental health services, substance use treatment, supportive housing and related programs to more than 10,000 people annually in Sacramento and Yolo counties.
Hope Cooperative operates a range of services, including permanent supportive, transitional, interim and sober living housing for over 500 individuals and families. They offer intensive case management, psychiatric services, therapy, crisis intervention, life skills education, medication management, supported employment and co-occurring disorder treatment.
What happened?
On or around Feb. 3, 2025, Hope Cooperative discovered suspicious activity involving an employee email account. Immediate action was taken, including engaging third-party data forensics specialists to investigate the incident. The investigation revealed that an employee email account was accessed without authorization between Jan. 15, 2025, and Feb. 3, 2025.
After a thorough review, it was determined that the compromised account contained sensitive personal information.
Possible Information Exposed
- First and last name
- Social Security number
- Address
- Date of birth
- Driver’s license or state identification card number
- Financial account number
- Medical information
- Health insurance data
The company has notified impacted individuals by mail and posted a Notification of Data Security Incident on its website. The number of impacted individuals is not yet known. This page will be updated with additional information as it becomes available.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notice about the Hope Cooperative data breach or believe your information may have been involved, you have important rights and options. You may be entitled to seek compensation for any harm or inconvenience caused by this cybersecurity incident.
- Communication and credit monitoring services: Review and save any notification letters you receive. Enroll in free credit monitoring and identity protection services, if offered.
- Monitor your accounts carefully: Check your financial statements regularly for suspicious activity or unauthorized transactions. If you notice anything unusual, contact your financial institution immediately.
- Fraud alert and credit reports: A fraud alert informs creditors to take extra steps to verify your identity before opening new accounts in your name. Consumers are also entitled to one free credit report annually from each credit bureau. You can request a fraud alert or a credit report by contacting any one of the three major credit bureaus.
- Seek legal help: Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and pursue compensation.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was exposed in the Hope Cooperative data breach, you may be eligible for compensation, which could include reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses, time spent addressing the breach, or payment for emotional distress.
Data breach laws provide protections and remedies for individuals whose sensitive information is compromised due to a company’s failure to safeguard data. To find out if you qualify and to join a lawsuit, complete the form below.
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