Nelson Worldwide 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 Nelson Worldwide, LLC 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 Nelson Worldwide

Founded in 1977, Nelson Worldwide LLC is a design firm headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company specializes in architecture, interior design, graphic design and brand strategy services.

Nelson Worldwide employs over 700 people across more than 18 offices nationwide.

What Happened?

On or about Feb. 18, 2026, Nelson Worldwide experienced unauthorized access to its network.

After an extensive forensic investigation, the company determined on Feb. 25, 2026, that files containing sensitive personal information were impacted.

A ransomware group known as CHAOS claimed responsibility for the attack and stated that they obtained 400 GB of the organization’s data. The data breach was also posted on the dark web on March 6, 2026.

According to the notice sent to affected individuals, the following types of information were exposed:

Information Exposed:

• Driver's licenses
• Financial account numbers
• Medical records
• Full names
• Social Security numbers

The incident was reported to the Massachusetts Attorney General on March 11, 2026.

In Massachusetts, 56 people were reported as affected by this breach.

You May Be Entitled to Compensation

If your information was compromised in the Nelson Worldwide data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are ready to help people affected by this incident understand their rights and pursue claims for damages. Completing the below form is the first step to joining a potential lawsuit and holding Nelson Worldwide accountable for the breach of your personal information.

Sources

• Massachusetts Attorney General
• Dark Web