Data Breach Summary
El Dorado Irrigation District (EID) has alerted individuals of a data breach involving its third-party vendor, Nationwide Recovery Services (NRS). The breach potentially exposed personal information of individuals associated with EID. Affected individuals are encouraged to remain vigilant against identity theft and fraud
On March 14, 2025, EID was notified that NRS, a third-party vendor responsible for certain services, experienced a security incident. According to NRS, suspicious system activity was detected as early as July 2024, and an investigation revealed that unauthorized access occurred within NRS’s network between July 5, 2024, and July 11, 2024. During this period, certain personal data maintained by NRS was accessed.
EID clarified that the breach was limited to NRS systems and did not involve any of EID’s own systems or networks. Upon learning of the incident, EID worked swiftly to gather more information regarding the scope of the breach and identify potentially impacted individuals.
In response, EID is offering complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services to those potentially affected. These services will be available at no cost to the impacted individuals.
Based on NRS’s investigation, the personal data potentially impacted by the breach may include the following details:
First and last name
Address
Social Security number
Date of birth
If you received notification from El Dorado Irrigation District regarding this breach, we recommend:
Regularly monitoring your credit reports and financial accounts for suspicious activity
Placing fraud alerts or security freezes on your credit reports with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion
Taking advantage of the free identity monitoring services offered by El Dorado Irrigation District
Reporting any suspected identity theft to law enforcement, your state attorney general, or the Federal Trade Commission
Following the breach, El Dorado Irrigation District faces potential class-action lawsuits from customers alleging negligence in protecting personal data. Data breach lawsuits often claim companies failed to implement adequate security measures or delayed disclosure of breaches, thereby increasing victims’ risk of financial and identity theft damages.
Affected users may be entitled to compensation for costs related to identity monitoring, fraudulent transactions, lost time addressing the breach, and emotional distress.
If you were impacted by the El Dorado Irrigation District data breach, you may have the right to seek compensation for the potential harm caused. Class Action U is dedicated to helping data breach victims connect with skilled attorneys who specialize in this area of law and can guide you through the legal process.
Individuals whose personal information was exposed may have valid grounds to join a class action lawsuit, allowing them to pursue restitution.
If your data was compromised, you could be entitled to compensation for:
Loss of privacy
Time spent resolving the breach
Out-of-pocket expenses
Emotional distress
By pursuing a class action lawsuit, you not only have the opportunity to recover damages but also help hold El Dorado Irrigation District accountable, potentially prompting them to strengthen their security measures. Reach out to Class Action U today to find out if you qualify for a data breach class action and learn more about the compensation you may be entitled to.
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