Federman & Sherwood Investigates Easterseals Central Illinois (“Easterseals”) for Data Breach

Federman & Sherwood investigates Easterseals Central Illinois (“Easterseals”) for data breach. On October 15, 2024, Easterseals filed notice of a data breach with the Attorney General of Maine. Easterseals experienced a cybersecurity incident disrupting their network on April 1, 2024. Easterseals immediately launched an investigation into the incident. On October 7, 2024, after a review of the investigation’s findings, it was determined that an unauthorized third party gained access to Easterseals network and accessed certain individuals’ personal and sensitive information.

The type of information potentially exposed includes:

• Full Name
• Social Security Number
• Address
• Passport Number
• Driver’s License Number
• Medical Information
• Health Information
• Other sensitive information

Easterseals Central Illinois, headquartered in Peoria, Illinois, provides services to help children with developmental delays, disabilities, and other special needs reach their full potential.

If you wish to discuss this action, obtain further information, and/or participate in this litigation, please contact Tashia Poore either by email at tdp@federmanlaw.com or visit our firm’s website www.federmanlaw.com.

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