The Nueva School 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 Nueva School 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 The Nueva School

The Nueva School is an independent, nonprofit day school located in the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded in 1967, it serves pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students across two campuses in Hillsborough and San Mateo, Calif.

What Happened?

On June 21, 2026, The Nueva School discovered suspicious activity within a portion of its network.

The school responded by securing its systems and launching a comprehensive investigation with help from third-party forensic specialists. The investigation revealed that between June 13, 2026, and June 22, 2026, unauthorized individuals accessed and copied certain files containing personal information.

The school completed its review of the affected files and began notifying impacted individuals on Oct. 30, 2026, via written notice.

Information Exposed:

• Names
• Other personal information

The breach was later linked to the Qilin ransomware group, which claimed responsibility and posted about the incident on the dark web on July 18, 2026.

You May Be Entitled to Compensation

If your information was compromised in The Nueva School data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are ready to help individuals affected by this incident understand their rights and pursue claims for damages related to the exposure of their personal information.

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

Sources

• California Attorney General
• Dark web