Official Case FileMA · Feb 18, 2025

North American Breaker Company, LLC (“NABCO”) Data Security Incident

Investigation Open

Reported to the MA Attorney General on February 18, 2025.

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The Breach — What We Know

North American Breaker Company, LLC (“NABCO”) was responsible for safeguarding the personal data of its customers and employees. According to a MA state filing, North American Breaker Company, LLC (“NABCO”) experienced a data security incident affecting an undisclosed number of individuals, exposing financial account information and payment data. Although disclosed some time ago, affected individuals may still have legal options.

North American Breaker Company, LLC (“NABCO”) was required under the Massachusetts Data Security Law (201 CMR 17.00) to implement reasonable security measures to protect the personal information it collected. When those measures fail and personal data is exposed to unauthorized parties, the law provides remedies for affected individuals — regardless of whether those individuals have yet experienced fraud or identity theft as a direct result.

Based on its name, North American Breaker Company, LLC ("NABCO") appears to be an industrial manufacturing or distribution company specializing in electrical circuit breakers and related equipment. In the course of normal business operations, such companies typically collect and store sensitive information including employee records, contractor details, and corporate partner data, which often encompasses names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and banking details. The security incident involving NABCO was officially reported to the Massachusetts Attorney General in 2025. Individuals whose personal information may have been compromised during the incident received an official data breach notification letter detailing the event. If you received one of this year's notification letters, it means your personal data was likely stored within NABCO's network environment at the time of the unauthorized access.
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Case Facts & Filing Record

State Filed
MA
Date Reported to AG
Feb 18, 2025
Date of Breach
Not disclosed
Records Affected
Not disclosed
Filing Status
Investigation Open
Last Updated
Aug 8, 2026
Data Types Exposed
NameSocial Security NumberDate of BirthAddressContact InformationDriver's License NumberFinancial Account Information
§ III

Risk Analysis — Exposed Data

Based on the data types reported in this filing, affected individuals face the following specific risks:

Identity Theftcritical

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

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

Physical Security Riskmedium

Home address exposure can enable mail theft, package fraud, and targeted phishing attacks that reference your known location.

§ IV

Were You Affected?

Under the Massachusetts Data Security Law (201 CMR 17.00), you may have a legal claim against North American Breaker Company, LLC (“NABCO”) if any of the following apply:

  • You received a written data breach notification letter from North American Breaker Company, LLC (“NABCO”)
  • You are or were a customer, patient, or employee of North American Breaker Company, LLC (“NABCO”)
  • Your information was held by North American Breaker Company, LLC (“NABCO”) in MA
  • Your bank or payment card data was potentially exposed

Applicable law: This breach was reported under the Massachusetts Data Security Law (201 CMR 17.00), which establishes your right to seek damages from North American Breaker Company, LLC (“NABCO”).

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What the Law Gives You — Compensation Available

01
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.

02
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.

03
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.

04
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need proof that my data was misused to file a claim against North American Breaker Company, LLC (“NABCO”)?

No. Under Massachusetts Data Security Law (201 CMR 17.00) 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 it too late to file a claim?

Statutes of limitations for data breach claims vary by state but typically run 2–4 years. Depending on when you learned of the breach, you may still have time. Contact our office for a free eligibility review — there is no cost to find out.

What if North American Breaker Company, LLC (“NABCO”) offered me free credit monitoring after the breach?

Accepting free credit monitoring from North American Breaker Company, LLC (“NABCO”) 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 North American Breaker Company, LLC (“NABCO”) during the relevant period, you may still qualify even without receiving a letter. A free eligibility review can confirm your status.

Received a notification letter from North American Breaker Company, LLC (“NABCO”)?

Read our dedicated guide — what the letter means and exactly what to do.

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