Easterseals Northeast Indiana Data Security Investigation
Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating the Easterseals Northeast Indiana (“Easterseals”) regarding its recent data security incident. The Easterseals cybersecurity incident may impact the privacy of sensitive personal information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT EASTERSEALS NORTHEAST INDIANA:
Easterseals is an individual and family services company based in Indiana. Originally founded in 1954, Easterseals provides a range of services and programs to people with disabilities and their families.2 Today, Easterseals programs cover adult and youth services, employment services, and behavioral solutions. Headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Easterseals has locations in Fort Wayne, Columbia City, and Angola, and employs over 500 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On February 17, 2025, it was reported by online sources that Easterseals had experienced a cybersecurity incident impacting the privacy of its data. According to these sources, on September 4, 2025, Easterseals discovered suspicious activity within its network environment.1 On November 10, 2025, Easterseals learned that the incident may have involved the unauthorized acquisition of certain data within its network environment and subsequently retained cybersecurity professionals to investigate.1 The investigation determined that an unauthorized person accessed and acquired PHI.1 The types of information involved varied by individual, but may have included first and last name in combination with one or more of the following data elements: Social Security number, health insurance information, medical diagnostic and treatment information, contact information, and date of birth.1
According to the online source, Easterseals issued public notice to inform individuals whose information was involved in the incident and is offering credit monitoring services at no cost to individuals whose Social Security numbers were involved.1
If you believe that you may have been affected by the Easterseals Northwest Indiana data security incident:
We would like to speak with you about your rights and potential legal remedies in response to this data breach. Please fill out the form, below, or contact us at 872.263.1100 or sam@straussborrelli.com.
