Silverado Contractors 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 Silverado Contractors, 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 Silverado Contractors

Silverado Contractors Inc. is a union demolition and excavation contractor, in operation since 2000. The company is headquartered in Oakland, California, and serves clients throughout the West Coast with branch offices in Los Angeles and San Jose.

Silverado Contractors specializes in a wide range of demolition and excavation services for private developers, general contractors, industrial clients and public works projects. The company has completed more than 800 projects, including high-profile demolitions like Candlestick Park and the 6th Street Bridge in Los Angeles.

What happened?

On Dec. 30, 2024, Silverado Contractors became aware of technical issues within its network. An investigation took place and determined that a cyberattack had taken place on Dec. 18, 2024. A threat actor, later identified as the LYNX ransomware group, infiltrated Silverado's internal systems and acquired files containing sensitive information.

The LYNX ransomware group posted sample screenshots of the stolen data on their dark web portal hosted on the Tor network. The total number of affected individuals has not been released, but includes current and former employees. Silverado Contractors began notifying affected individuals by mail on Nov. 4, 2025.

Possible exposed information

• First and last name
• Contact information
• Date of birth
• Social Security number
• Driver's license number
• Financial account information
• Health insurance information

The data breach was also disclosed to the California Attorney General's office on Nov. 5, 2025.

Your Rights and Next Steps

If you received a notice about this data breach, you have important rights and options.

There are important steps you can take to protect yourself:

• Credit monitoring services: Enroll in the 12 free months of IDX credit monitoring and identity protection services, provided by Silverado.
• Monitor your accounts carefully: Check your financial statements regularly for suspicious activity or unauthorized transactions. If you notice anything unusual, contact your financial institution immediately.
• Fraud alert and credit reports: A fraud alert informs creditors to take extra steps to verify your identity before opening new accounts in your name. Consumers are also entitled to one free credit report annually from each credit bureau. You can request a fraud alert or a credit report by contacting any one of the three major credit bureaus.
• Seek legal help: Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and pursue compensation.

Even if there is no current evidence of identity fraud, it is important to remain proactive. Identity theft can occur months or even years after a breach.

You May Be Entitled to Compensation

If your personal information was exposed in the Silverado Contractors data breach, you may have legal rights and could be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are ready to help affected individuals pursue claims for damages related to the breach.

To find out if you qualify to join a lawsuit investigation, complete the form below.

Sources

• California Attorney General
• Dark Web