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James H Cunningham Insurance Agency 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 James H Cunningham Insurance Agency 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 James H Cunningham Insurance Agency Inc.
James H Cunningham Insurance Agency Inc., also known as The Cunningham Group, is an independent insurance agency based in Elmwood Park, Illinois. The agency has been in business for more than 75 years, with its origins dating back to 1947. Over the years, it has grown to become one of the largest independent insurance agencies in the nation, with a focus on providing insurance and risk management solutions to physician practices, businesses and individuals.
What Happened?
On Sept. 10, 2024, James H Cunningham Insurance Agency Inc. became aware of suspicious activity on its computer network. The company quickly secured its systems, notified law enforcement and launched an investigation with cybersecurity experts. The investigation revealed that an unauthorized party accessed the agency’s network between Sept. 6, 2024, and Sept. 13, 2024, and may have acquired certain files containing sensitive information.
The breach affected at least 1,283 people in Texas and 47 in Massachusetts, with notifications sent by U.S. Mail.
Information Exposed:
- Name
- Address
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license number
- State ID card
- Government-issued ID number (such as passport)
- Credit or debit card number
- Financial account information
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
- Date of birth
The breach was reported to the California, Massachusetts and Texas Attorney General’s offices in August 2025. The company stated there is no evidence that the exposed information has been misused, but they are offering affected individuals complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection services.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notice from James H Cunningham Insurance Agency Inc., it means your personal information may have been compromised. Even if there is no evidence of misuse yet, the exposure of such sensitive data can put individuals at risk for identity theft, financial fraud and other issues.
There are several important steps to take:
- Enroll in the free Experian IdentityWorks Credit 3B credit monitoring and identity theft protection offered by the company. This service is available for up to two years and includes daily credit reports, credit monitoring across all three bureaus, identity restoration support and up to $1 million in identity theft insurance.
- Review account statements and credit reports regularly for any suspicious activity.
- Consider placing a fraud alert or security freeze on credit files with Equifax, Experian and TransUnion.
- Report any suspicious or fraudulent activity to financial institutions, law enforcement and the Federal Trade Commission.
- Take advantage of your right to obtain a free copy of your credit report once every 12 months from each of the three national credit reporting agencies.
- If you are a victim of identity theft, you have the right to file a police report and obtain a copy of it.
Lawyers are ready to help those affected by this breach understand their rights and pursue possible legal claims.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your personal information was exposed in the James H Cunningham Insurance Agency Inc. data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Laws protect consumers whose sensitive information is compromised due to a company’s failure to safeguard data. Lawyers are actively investigating this incident and can help determine your eligibility for a data breach lawsuit or settlement.
To find out if you qualify and to take the next step toward protecting your rights, complete the below form to join the lawsuit investigation.
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