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Summit Hotel Properties 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 Summit Hotel Properties 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 Summit Hotel Properties
Summit Hotel Properties is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) based in Austin, Texas. The company specializes in owning premium-branded, select-service hotels, mainly within the upscale segment of the U.S. lodging industry.
Summit was founded in 2004 and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol INN. The company employs approximately eighty five people and operates hotels in a variety of major markets.
What Happened?
On October 5, 2025, Summit was notified by its managed service provider that an external threat actor had accessed certain corporate servers and exfiltrated documents. Summit took immediate steps to contain the incident, notified federal law enforcement and engaged third party cybersecurity experts to lead forensic and remediation efforts.
A hacking group called "Worldleaks" claimed responsibility for the breach and threatened to publish the stolen data on the dark web. The incident was contained by October 6, 2025.
A detailed review of the affected data was completed on October 26, 2025. Summit determined that the personally identifiable information (PII) may have been disclosed.
Possible Information Exposed
- Name
- Date of Birth
- Address
- Phone number
- Email address
- Social Security number
The breach was publicly disclosed to the New Hampshire Attorney General’s office on Nov. 21, 2025. While the company reported only one affected individual in New Hampshire, the investigation is ongoing and the full scope of the breach may extend further.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a data breach notification from Summit Hotel Properties, or your provider, you have important rights and options. You may be entitled to seek compensation for any harm or inconvenience caused by this cybersecurity incident.
- Identity theft protection services: Sign up for the complimentary 24 months of Kroll identity theft protection services offered by Summit Hotel Properties.
- 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.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was exposed in the Summit Hotel Properties data breach, you may be eligible for compensation, which could include reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses, time spent addressing the breach, or payment for emotional distress.
Lawyers are ready to help you take the next steps. To find out if you qualify and to join a lawsuit, complete the form below.
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