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Palacios Marine & Industrial Coatings Data Breach Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Palacios Marine & Industrial Coatings, 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 Palacios Marine & Industrial Coatings
Palacios Marine & Industrial Coatings (PMI) is a privately held general mechanical contractor based in Port Lavaca, Texas. Founded in 2003, PMI provides a wide range of services, including shop fabrication of pipe, steel, skids and ASME pressure vessels, as well as indoor blasting and painting.
PMI also offers field services such as turnarounds, shutdowns, maintenance, construction, structural steel and piping installation, equipment setting, heat exchanger retubes, hydro-blasting, scaffolding, insulation, and janitorial services.
What Happened?
On Sept. 30, 2025, PMI detected irregular activity within its computer network.
The company secured its network and began an investigation. It was determined that on that same day, an unauthorized actor gained access to certain computer systems and potentially accessed or acquired files stored on those systems.
PMI completed a thorough review of the relevant files to identify individuals whose personal information may have been impacted. The types of information exposed in this breach include:
Information Exposed:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Driver’s license or state ID numbers
- Financial account information
- Health insurance information
- Usernames and passwords
- Passport numbers
The company notified affected individuals by written notice on March 30, 2026. So far, 12,227 Texas residents and one Maine resident were impacted as a result of the breach.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If you received a notice about the Palacios Marine & Industrial Coatings, Inc. data breach or believe your information was compromised, you may be entitled to compensation. Lawyers are actively investigating claims and can help you determine your eligibility.
To get started, complete the below form to join a lawsuit and protect your rights.
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