Nucor 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 Nucor Corporation 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 Nucor Corporation
Nucor Corporation is a leading American steel manufacturing company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is recognized as the largest steel producer in the United States, operating more than 300 facilities across North America. Nucor employs over 31,000 people and produces a wide range of steel and steel-related products, including merchant bar, rebar, engineered bar, structural steel, carbon steel plate, and sheet steel products.
The company also manufactures direct reduced iron and processes various metals, such as ferrous and nonferrous metals, pig iron, and hot briquetted iron. Nucor’s operations span the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and the company is known for its focus on sustainability, recycling approximately 20 million tons of ferrous scrap annually to produce new steel.
What Happened?
In May 2025, Nucor Corporation experienced a significant cybersecurity incident. On May 13, 2025, the company disclosed to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that unauthorized third parties had accessed certain information technology systems. As a precaution, Nucor temporarily halted production at multiple facilities and began investigating the incident with the help of external cybersecurity experts.
The company has notified federal law enforcement and is working to contain and remediate the breach.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you believe you may have been affected by the Nucor data breach, it is important to understand your rights. Data breaches can put your personal information at risk, potentially leading to identity theft, financial fraud, and other serious consequences. You have the right to know if your information was compromised and to seek remedies if you suffer damages as a result.
Lawyers are ready to help you understand your legal options and guide you through the process of holding Nucor accountable. You may be entitled to free credit monitoring, identity theft protection, and compensation for any losses or inconvenience caused by the breach. It is also a good idea to monitor your financial accounts, change passwords, and stay alert for suspicious activity.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your personal information was impacted by the Nucor data breach, you may be eligible to join a class action lawsuit and receive compensation. Lawyers are actively investigating this incident and are ready to help you assert your rights.
To find out if you qualify and to take the first step toward protecting your interests, complete the below form to join the lawsuit.