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9USA DeBusk LLC Data Breach — Case File

IN · AG Filing: Aug 10, 2026 · Recently disclosed — legal window is open

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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.

SIM Swap & Vishingmedium risk

Phone numbers exposed in breaches are used for SIM swapping attacks — hijacking your number to bypass two-factor authentication on financial accounts.

About This Security Incident

9USA DeBusk LLC was the subject of a data breach notification filed with the IN Attorney General. The AG filing was recorded on August 10, 2026. The breach or discovery date reported in the filing is August 14, 2025.

From the AG filing description

9USA DeBusk LLC operates as an industrial cleaning, environmental services, and specialized maintenance contractor serving heavy industrial sectors such as petrochemical refineries, manufacturing plants, and energy producers. Because of the critical, complex nature of their operations, the company functions as an enterprise that collects, processes, and maintains vast repositories of sensitive records concerning its workforce, subcontractors, and corporate partners. This information encompasses comprehensive personnel files, payroll archives, compliance documents, and operational logs necessary for managing a highly specialized labor force across multiple jurisdictions. The necessity of maintaining detailed human resources and financial records means that 9USA DeBusk LLC inherently holds high-value Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and confidential corporate data. In 2026, 9USA DeBusk LLC officially reported a formal data security incident to the Indiana Attorney General, triggering legal and regulatory scrutiny regarding its cybersecurity infrastructure. While the exact technical vectors of the intrusion remain under investigation, incidents involving industrial service providers and contractors frequently stem from sophisticated cyberattacks, such as unauthorized network access, targeted malware deployment, ransomware incursions, or vulnerabilities within third-party vendor systems. Given the complex digital environments in which heavy industry contractors operate, a breach of this magnitude typically indicates significant gaps in perimeter defense, endpoint monitoring, or network segmentation, allowing unauthorized actors to infiltrate internal databases where sensitive personnel and business data are stored. Preliminary indications suggest that the compromised information likely includes a wide array of sensitive data points, such as full legal names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, home addresses, banking and direct deposit details, and wage or tax-related documentation. The exposure of this information creates severe, long-term risks for affected individuals. Social Security numbers and dates of birth form the foundational elements required for identity theft, allowing malicious actors to open fraudulent credit lines, secure unauthorized loans, or intercept government benefits. Furthermore, the compromise of banking and tax data opens individuals up to immediate financial fraud, tax refund diversion, and unauthorized account takeovers that can take years and substantial effort to resolve. Under applicable state data protection laws and the overarching mandates of the Federal Trade Commission Act, corporations like 9USA DeBusk LLC hold an affirmative legal duty to implement and maintain reasonable security procedures and practices to safeguard confidential PII. This obligation requires robust encryption standards, regular vulnerability assessments, multi-factor authentication, and prompt patch management. The occurrence of a data breach that successfully extracts sensitive employee and corporate data strongly suggests a failure to uphold these standard industry obligations, potentially constituting negligence under common law and statutory frameworks governing data privacy. Receiving an official data breach notification letter from 9USA DeBusk LLC is a formal admission that your private records were compromised due to corporate inadequate security measures. Legally, the receipt of this notice establishes standing to participate in a class action lawsuit aimed at holding the company accountable for its security failures. Affected individuals are generally not required to show proof of actual financial loss or identity theft to join such an action; the mere exposure of one's sensitive data creates a cognizable legal injury under modern data breach jurisprudence. Our firm investigates these matters on a contingency fee basis, meaning there are never any out-of-pocket costs or fees unless we successfully recover compensation on your behalf.

Quick Facts

State Filed
IN
Date Reported to AG
Aug 10, 2026
Date of Breach
Aug 14, 2025
Records Affected
Not disclosed
Status
Investigation Open
Last Updated
Oct 5, 2026
Data Types Exposed
Full NameSocial Security NumberDate of BirthWage and Compensation InformationTax Return InformationDirect Deposit Account DetailsMailing AddressPhone Number

Are You One of the Victims?

You may have been affected by the 9USA DeBusk LLC data breach if:

  • You received a written data breach notification letter from 9USA DeBusk LLC
  • You are or were a customer, patient, or employee of 9USA DeBusk LLC
  • Your information was held by 9USA DeBusk LLC in IN
  • Your bank or payment card data was potentially exposed

Your Rights as a Victim

Common categories of compensation in data breach class actions

Lost Time & Remediation Costs

The hours spent responding to a data breach — canceling accounts, contacting credit bureaus, updating passwords, and investigating fraud — represent compensable economic harm in data breach litigation.

Identity Theft Protection Costs

Once your SSN is exposed, protection becomes an ongoing expense. Plaintiffs in data breach settlements have recovered costs for credit freezes, identity protection subscriptions, and time spent dealing with fraudulent accounts — sometimes covering multiple years of exposure.

Banking & Account Fees

Fees charged to close and reopen accounts, issue replacement cards, or dispute fraudulent transactions are recoverable in data breach litigation. So are the costs of overdrafts, late payments, and credit damage caused by unauthorized activity.

Emotional Distress

Data breach victims regularly report anxiety, loss of sleep, and ongoing fear of identity theft. These non-economic harms are cognizable injuries in data breach litigation, particularly in cases involving SSN or medical record exposure.

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 9USA DeBusk LLC?

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.

My financial account data was exposed. Can the bank recover my losses?

Banks may reverse fraudulent charges, but they are not obligated to compensate you for time lost, stress, or indirect damages. A class action claim against the breached company can recover those additional categories of harm.

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 9USA DeBusk LLC offered me free credit monitoring after the breach?

Accepting free credit monitoring from 9USA DeBusk LLC 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 9USA DeBusk LLC during the relevant period, you may still qualify even without receiving a letter. A free eligibility review can confirm your status.

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