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Teamsters Union 25 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 Teamsters Union 25 Health Services & Insurance Plan 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 Teamsters Union 25 Health Services & Insurance Plan
Teamsters Union 25 Health Services & Insurance Plan, often called TeamstersCare, is a nonprofit organization that provides health and welfare benefits for members of Teamsters Local 25 and their families. The plan is a Taft-Hartley Trust Fund, qualified under Section 501(c)(9) of the Internal Revenue Code, and serves both active and retired members along with their dependents.
The organization offers a range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage, as well as in-house clinical services at several Massachusetts locations. TeamstersCare is headquartered in Charlestown, Mass., with additional facilities in Chelmsford and Stoughton.
What happened?
On Aug. 1, 2025, Teamsters Union 25 Health Services & Insurance Plan discovered unauthorized access to its network. An investigation revealed that a cybercriminal accessed and potentially copied sensitive data from the organization's files.
By Aug. 18, 2025, a review identified that thousands of individuals may have been affected, including members and dependents in multiple states. TeamstersCare sent written notifications to impacted individuals on Sept. 3, 2025. TeamstersCare also posted a data incident notice on its website.
Information Exposed
- Name
- Social Security number
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
- Member ID
The organization reported the data breach to authorities in multiple states, including Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. The cybersecurity incident affected at least 19,935 people in Massachusetts, 1,521 in New Hampshire, and 13 in Maine.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a data breach notification from TeamstersCare or the Teamsters Local 25 Investment Plan, you have important rights and options. You may be entitled to seek compensation for any harm or inconvenience caused by this cybersecurity incident.
- Credit monitoring services: Enroll in the free TransUnion Cyberscout credit monitoring and identity protection services, provided by TeamstersCare.
- 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 Teamsters Union 25 Health Services & Insurance Plan 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 impacted individuals purse monetary claims. To find out if you qualify and to join a potential lawsuit, complete the form below.
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