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The TEAM Companies 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 The TEAM Companies, LLC 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 TEAM Companies
The TEAM Companies is a payroll and technology provider serving the advertising and entertainment industries. Founded in 1992, the company is headquartered in Burbank, California, and operates offices in major cities including New York, Toronto, Portland, Chicago and Detroit.
In November 2021, TEAM was acquired by Cast & Crew Entertainment Services, further expanding its reach in the entertainment payroll and production support sector. The company reportedly has between 176 and 201 employees and annual revenue exceeding $61 million.
What Happened?
On July 21, 2025, The TEAM Companies detected unauthorized activity on its internal network. The company discovered that the breach occurred between July 15, 2025, and July 26, 2025. Upon discovery, TEAM isolated affected systems, notified federal law enforcement and engaged third-party forensic experts to investigate and contain the incident.
The breach affected at least 21,936 individuals in the United States, including residents in Maine (26), New Hampshire (23) and other states. The company notified affected consumers in writing on Nov. 21, 2025.
Information Exposed:
- Name
- Address
- Date of birth
- Government-issued identification number
- Financial account information
- Health information
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notice from The TEAM Companies, you have important rights and options. Even if there is no evidence of misuse, exposure of sensitive information like government-issued IDs, financial account details or health information can put individuals at risk for identity theft and fraud.
Steps you can take:
- Enroll in the complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services offered by TEAM within 90 days of receiving the notice
- Regularly review account statements and credit reports for suspicious activity
- Place a fraud alert on credit files with any of the national credit bureaus
- Consider placing a free security freeze on credit reports to prevent new accounts from being opened in their name
- Keep records of all communications and steps taken
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
Lawyers are ready to help individuals affected by the TEAM Companies data breach. If you received a notice or believe your information was compromised, you may be eligible for compensation as part of a class action lawsuit.
Completing the below form is the first step to finding out if you qualify to join the case and protect your rights.
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