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348Dykema Gossett PLLC Data Breach — Official Case File

IN filing|Reported Feb 20, 2026|8 data types exposed

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Quick Facts

State Filed
IN
Date Reported to AG
Feb 20, 2026
Date of Breach
Nov 3, 2025
Records Affected
Not disclosed
Status
Investigation Open
Last Updated
Oct 5, 2026
Data Types Exposed
Full NameSocial Security NumberDate of BirthHome AddressBanking and Direct Deposit DetailsTax Return InformationWage and Compensation RecordsConfidential Legal and Personnel Files

What Happened

348Dykema Gossett PLLC was the subject of a data breach notification filed with the IN Attorney General. The AG filing was recorded on February 20, 2026. The breach or discovery date reported in the filing is November 3, 2025.

From the AG filing description

Dykema Gossett PLLC operates as a prominent, multi-office corporate law firm handling complex litigation, intellectual property, regulatory compliance, labor and employment, and high-stakes corporate transactions. Because law firms routinely act as repositories for an extraordinary volume of confidential information, Dykema Gossett PLLC holds deep reservoirs of sensitive data. This includes proprietary corporate trade secrets, extensive litigation discovery materials, internal human resources records, confidential client communications, and personally identifiable information belonging to partners, employees, opposing parties, and corporate clients. The firm maintains this data across diverse digital ecosystems, local servers, and cloud-based document management platforms to facilitate daily legal operations across multiple jurisdictions. In 2026, Dykema Gossett PLLC formally reported a significant data security incident to the Indiana Attorney General, triggering legal notification requirements under state law. While the precise vector of the intrusion continues to be evaluated, security incidents affecting major legal institutions typically involve unauthorized third-party access to corporate networks, sophisticated ransomware deployment, or compromise within a third-party vendor's digital supply chain. Because law firms handle dense webs of interconnected corporate and individual data, cybercriminals frequently target these networks to exfiltrate high-value documentation before security teams can isolate compromised segments or neutralize persistent threats. The data compromised during the security incident likely encompasses a severe combination of personally identifiable information and confidential corporate records, including full names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, banking details, tax documents, and sensitive legal or personnel files. The exposure of this information creates severe, immediate risks for affected individuals. When Social Security numbers and dates of birth are exfiltrated alongside financial or employment records, victims face a heightened, long-term threat of identity theft, fraudulent credit card applications, unauthorized tax return filings, and targeted phishing scams designed to harvest additional credentials. For corporate and individual clients whose private legal strategies or proprietary data were stored within the firm's repository, the breach also introduces significant risks of corporate espionage and unauthorized disclosure of confidential matters. As a professional services entity entrusted with sensitive client and employee data, Dykema Gossett PLLC was bound by rigorous legal obligations under state data protection statutes, the Indiana Disclosure of Security Breach Law, and implied duties of confidentiality inherent in the attorney-client relationship. These legal frameworks mandate the implementation of robust administrative, physical, and technical safeguards—such as multi-factor authentication, robust network segmentation, regular vulnerability assessments, and strict access controls—to protect stored personal information from unauthorized access. The occurrence of a successful network intrusion and subsequent data exfiltration strongly suggests potential security failures or lapses in maintaining adequate defensive infrastructure, meaning the firm may have fallen short of its legal duties to safeguard sensitive records. Receiving a formal data breach notification letter from Dykema Gossett PLLC serves as legal confirmation that your personal or professional information was compromised as a direct result of the firm's security failures. Under the law, the receipt of this notice establishes the necessary legal standing to participate in a class action lawsuit seeking accountability, institutional security reforms, and financial compensation for the risks and burdens imposed upon you. Importantly, affected individuals do not need to demonstrate actual financial loss to join a class action; the mere exposure of your private data constitutes a compensable injury. Our firm evaluates and investigates these data breach cases on a strict contingency fee basis, meaning you pay absolutely nothing out of pocket, and we only collect a fee if we successfully recover compensation on your behalf.

Exposed Data — What's at Risk

Based on the data types reported in this filing:

Identity Theftcritical risk

Your SSN is the master key to your identity. Once exposed, criminals can open new lines of credit, take out loans, or file taxes in your name.

Identity Verification Bypassmedium risk

Combined with a name and other leaked data, date of birth helps criminals pass identity verification questions at banks and government agencies.

Who Was Impacted?

You may have been affected by the 348Dykema Gossett PLLC data breach if:

  • You received a written data breach notification letter from 348Dykema Gossett PLLC
  • You are or were a customer, patient, or employee of 348Dykema Gossett PLLC
  • Your information was held by 348Dykema Gossett PLLC in IN

Rights Under the Law

Common categories of compensation in data breach class actions

Time & Inconvenience

Courts recognize that the time spent monitoring accounts, placing credit freezes, and dealing with the aftermath of a breach has real economic value. This category of damages is recoverable even without direct financial loss.

Credit Monitoring & Identity Restoration

Professional credit monitoring services cost $10–$40 per month. Identity theft restoration services, if needed, can cost hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars. Courts have awarded these costs as direct damages in SSN breach cases.

Statutory Minimum Damages

Several state data breach laws provide for statutory minimum damages — fixed amounts recoverable per affected individual regardless of actual loss. These provisions exist specifically to make legal action viable for victims who have not yet experienced direct harm.

Note: an attorney general breach filing does not by itself establish a settlement fund, a payment amount, or a claim deadline. If an official settlement notice is later issued, rely on that notice for payment details and deadlines.

Applicable State Law

This breach was reported under the Indiana data breach notification law, which mandates notification and establishes your right to seek damages.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need proof that my data was misused to file a claim against 348Dykema Gossett PLLC?

No. Under Indiana data breach notification law and federal law, the unauthorized exposure of your personal data — regardless of whether it has been actively misused — can be sufficient grounds for a claim. The breach itself is the injury.

How much does filing a claim cost?

Nothing. The Law Office of David S. Harris handles data breach cases on contingency — you pay zero upfront and owe nothing unless compensation is recovered.

My Social Security Number was exposed. What should I do right now?

Immediately place a free credit freeze at all three bureaus (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion). A freeze blocks new accounts from being opened in your name. Then file a complaint with the FTC at IdentityTheft.gov and contact our office — SSN exposure is one of the most serious breach types.

Is there a deadline to file a claim?

State statutes of limitations for data breach claims typically run 2–4 years from the date of the breach or its discovery. Because this breach was recently disclosed, the window is open — but acting early preserves your options and strengthens the case.

What if 348Dykema Gossett PLLC offered me free credit monitoring after the breach?

Accepting free credit monitoring from 348Dykema Gossett PLLC does not waive your right to pursue legal action unless you signed a specific release waiving claims. In most cases, victims who accepted monitoring can still file.

Do I need to have received a notice letter to be eligible?

Not necessarily. Many data breach victims are never notified directly. If your personal information was held by 348Dykema Gossett PLLC during the relevant period, you may still qualify even without receiving a letter. A free eligibility review can confirm your status.

How long does a data breach class action lawsuit take?

Most data breach class actions resolve within 18 to 36 months, though timelines vary by court and complexity. Your participation requires minimal effort — typically completing a claim form. Our office handles all litigation; you are notified when a settlement is reached.

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