The Lewis Group Data Breach Lawsuit

The Lewis Group has recently informed individuals about a data breach involving unauthorized access to employee email accounts. While there is no evidence of misuse, this breach may have exposed sensitive personal information. If you were affected by this breach, you may be entitled to compensation through a class action lawsuit.

Lewis Group’s Data Breach Investigation

On September 18, 2024, Lewis Group discovered suspicious activity in an employee’s email account. Upon investigation, it was determined that an unauthorized actor had gained access to two employee email accounts between August 30, 2024, and September 18, 2024.

Lewis Group immediately launched an investigation to assess the scope of the breach. Their review revealed that sensitive personal information, including names and driver’s license numbers, may have been accessed. The company then worked to gather additional contact information to notify those potentially impacted by the breach. Written notice was provided to one Maine resident on October 6, 2025.

While the breach was external (hacking), and the company has not confirmed any misuse of the exposed data, they are taking steps to safeguard their systems and to help individuals protect their information.

When Did This Breach Occur?

The breach occurred between August 30, 2024, and September 18, 2024, when two employee email accounts were accessed without authorization. Lewis Group discovered the breach on September 18, 2024, and notification to the affected Maine resident occurred on October 6, 2025.

What Information Was Breached?

The personal information potentially exposed in this breach includes:

• First and last name
• Driver’s license number

Though the company has not reported misuse of this data, it remains important for impacted individuals to remain vigilant for any suspicious activity.

What You Can Do

Lewis Group has recommended several steps to protect yourself from potential misuse of your information:

1. Enroll in the complimentary credit monitoring services offered by Lewis Group through Experian for 12 months. These services will help monitor any changes to your credit file.
2. Review your credit reports and financial statements regularly for suspicious activity or discrepancies.
3. Place a fraud alert or security freeze on your credit file to help prevent unauthorized access to your information.
4. Report any incidents of identity theft or fraud immediately to your bank, credit card company, or financial institution.
5. Monitor for tax fraud by reviewing your tax statements and reporting any discrepancies.
6. Report identity theft or fraud to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), your state Attorney General, and law enforcement.

These actions will help protect your personal information and reduce the risk of identity theft.

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