Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater Development & Management Company 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 Sweetwater Development & Management Company

Sweetwater Development & Management Company is a Georgia-based real estate entity connected with the broader Sweetwater Companies platform. This group focuses on multifamily development, acquisition, and property management.

Sweetwater works with institutional investors, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals to develop and manage multifamily properties.

What Happened?

A data breach involving Sweetwater Development & Management Company was disclosed to the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office on Aug. 14, 2026.

The breach happened through Ultimus Funds Solutions, a third-party vendor used by Sweetwater. The incident was not within Sweetwater’s own network but still affected information provided to Sweetwater.

The ransomware group known as CoinbaseCartel claimed responsibility for the attack and posted about it on the dark web on Aug. 14, 2026. The breach was described as a ransomware event, with the attackers claiming to have obtained company data and posting the hack on the Tor network.

According to the notice, the following types of consumer information were exposed:

Information Exposed:

• Driver's licenses
• Social security numbers

You May Be Entitled to Compensation

If your information was exposed in the Sweetwater Development & Management Company data breach, you may be entitled to compensation for any harm suffered or time spent addressing the fallout. Lawyers are ready to help individuals affected by this breach understand their rights and pursue possible legal remedies.

To find out if you qualify to join a lawsuit related to this breach, complete the below form. Taking action now can help protect your rights and hold companies accountable for safeguarding your personal information.

Sources

• Massachusetts Attorney General
• Dark web