Shipping Association of New York and New Jersey 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 Shipping Association of New York and New Jersey 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 Shipping Association of New York and New Jersey

The Shipping Association of New York and New Jersey is a membership organization that represents terminal operators, ocean carriers, stevedores and other marine-related businesses operating in the Port of New York and New Jersey.

What Happened?

On May 27, 2026, the Shipping Association of New York and New Jersey experienced a data breach involving unauthorized access to its computer systems.

The breach was carried out by a ransomware group known as Qilin, who claimed to have obtained sensitive data and posted about the incident on the dark web on June 8, 2026.

After discovering the incident, the association secured its systems and launched an investigation with the help of a forensic security firm.

By July 9, 2026, it was determined that files containing sensitive information had been accessed and taken.

Information Exposed:

• Names
• Social Security numbers
• Dates of birth
• Driver’s license numbers
• Medical treatment/diagnosis information

The association notified affected individuals by mail on Oct. 2, 2026.

You May Be Entitled to Compensation

If your information was exposed in the Shipping Association of New York and New Jersey data breach, you may be entitled to compensation for the risks and harm caused by the incident. Lawyers are actively investigating claims on behalf of affected individuals.

To find out if you qualify to join a lawsuit or to learn more about your legal options, complete the below form.

Sources

• New Hampshire Attorney General
• Dark web