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WM 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 USA Waste-Management Resources, 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 USA Waste-Management Resources
USA Waste-Management Resources, LLC, known as WM, is a major provider of environmental services across North America. The company offers a wide range of waste collection, recycling, disposal and environmental solutions to residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers in the United States and Canada.
What Happened?
WM discovered a data breach on Sept. 2, 2026. Following the discovery, the company secured its systems and launched an investigation with the help of legal counsel and a third-party forensics team.
The investigation revealed that an unauthorized party accessed data from WM’s systems using sophisticated social engineering tactics. The unauthorized access occurred between June 17, 2026, and Sept. 3, 2026.
On Oct. 6, 2026, WM determined that the sensitive personal information of certain individuals had been compromised, including Social Security numbers.
The company began notifying affected consumers by U.S. Mail on Nov. 6, 2026.
The breach impacted thousands of people in multiple states, including Texas (6,875), Massachusetts (1,402), South Carolina (1,292), and Vermont (six).
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your Social Security number was exposed in the WM data breach, you may have legal rights and could be entitled to compensation. Lawyers are investigating whether WM took adequate steps to protect consumer data and whether affected individuals are eligible to join a class action lawsuit.
To find out if you qualify and to take the next step, complete the below form to join the lawsuit investigation.
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