Commonwealth Trust Company Data Breach Lawsuit

Commonwealth Trust Company (CTC) has reported a data breach involving unauthorized access to an employee email account, exposing sensitive personal information. Although there has been no confirmed misuse of the data, affected individuals are being notified and offered protective services.

Commonwealth Trust Company’s Data Breach Investigation

Commonwealth Trust Company, a financial services provider, recently discovered suspicious activity involving one of its employee email accounts. Upon investigation, CTC confirmed that an unauthorized actor accessed the email account on May 13, 2025, and obtained emails from that account.

CTC promptly launched a thorough investigation into the breach to determine the extent of the exposure and to verify whether sensitive information had been compromised. The review was completed on August 4, 2025, and it was confirmed that the email account contained sensitive personal data. CTC took immediate steps to secure the account, enhance security measures, and verify the contact details for impacted individuals to send notifications.

While no fraudulent activity has been reported yet, CTC is providing affected individuals with free access to credit monitoring and fraud assistance to help mitigate potential risks related to the breach.

As data breaches continue to rise, it’s essential that consumers stay vigilant in protecting their personal information. Class Action U is committed to ensuring that companies like CTC are held accountable when they fail to secure sensitive data. If you were impacted by this breach, we can help you understand your rights and legal options.

When Did This Breach Occur?

The unauthorized access to the CTC employee email account occurred on:

• May 13, 2025

CTC completed its internal investigation and review by:

• August 4, 2025

What Information Was Breached?

The breach may have exposed the following sensitive personal information:

• Full name
• Treating/referring physician
• Patient account number
• Treatment information
• Prescription/medication information
• Insurance/subscriber number
• Bank account number (with bank name)
• Social Security number
• Medical record number
• Medical billing/claims information
• Other health insurance details
• Date of birth

What You Can Do

If you were notified by CTC about this breach, here are the steps you can take to protect your personal information:

• Enroll in Credit Monitoring Services: CTC is offering free 24-month credit monitoring services through TransUnion. This will provide you with alerts whenever there are changes to your credit file.
• Monitor Your Accounts: Regularly review your financial statements, medical records, and credit reports for any unauthorized activity.
• Place a Fraud Alert or Security Freeze: Consider placing a fraud alert on your credit files, or freeze your credit with the major bureaus to prevent new accounts from being opened in your name.
• Watch for Fraudulent Claims: Keep an eye on your medical insurance statements for unfamiliar claims or treatments that were not authorized by you.
• Proactive Fraud Assistance: CTC is providing fraud remediation services through Cyberscout, which can assist in case of identity theft.

Class Action U can help you explore your legal options if you were impacted. Data breaches involving sensitive personal information can have long-lasting effects, and we are here to ensure your voice is heard.

File a Data Breach Lawsuit Against Commonwealth Trust Company

If you were impacted by the breach of your personal information at Commonwealth Trust Company, you may have legal recourse. Companies have a responsibility to protect sensitive data, and when they fail to do so, they should be held accountable. A class action lawsuit allows individuals who were harmed by the breach to seek compensation and drive meaningful change in how companies handle personal information.

If your personal data was exposed, you may be entitled to compensation for the potential harm caused by this breach.

Contact us at Class Action U, where we’ll connect you with a lawyer skilled in class action lawsuits. If you’ve been contacted about this breach, received notice, or discovered you were impacted, fill out our quick, easy, and secure form to sign up. There is no cost to reach out to our legal partner and no obligation after speaking with someone from our team.