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Jani-King Data Breach Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Jani-King International, Inc. data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About Jani-King International, Inc.
Jani-King International, Inc. is a major player in the facilities services sector, focusing on commercial cleaning and janitorial services. Founded in 1969, the company is headquartered in Addison, Texas, and operates through a franchise model with thousands of franchisees worldwide. Jani-King provides cleaning services to a wide range of facilities, including offices, hospitals, hotels, schools, and sports arenas.
The company has grown to become one of the largest commercial cleaning franchise organizations globally, with more than 120 regional support offices in 10 countries with annual revenues of over $277 million and a workforce of hundreds of employees.
What was the November–December 2024 Data Breach?
Between November 26, 2024, and December 21, 2024, Jani-King International, Inc. experienced a data breach that allowed an unauthorized third party to access and copy files from certain segments of its network. The company discovered the incident on December 21, 2024, and immediately began working with external forensic consultants to investigate and contain the breach.
Information exposed:
- Name
- Address
- Social Security Number
The breach impacted individuals connected to Jani-King through franchise ownership, franchise purchase, or employment with a Jani-King franchisee. The company notified affected individuals by U.S. Mail and began offering complimentary credit monitoring services through Equifax.
The breach was reported to several state authorities:
- Texas: 3,646 individuals affected
- Massachusetts: 175 individuals affected
- New Hampshire: 9 individuals affected
Jani-King disclosed the breach to the California Attorney General’s office on April 17, 2025, and to other states around the same time.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notification letter from Jani-King, your personal information may have been compromised. Even if you have not noticed any suspicious activity, it is important to take the following steps to protect yourself:
- Review your credit reports for any unauthorized activity. You are entitled to one free credit report per year from each of the major credit bureaus.
- Consider placing a fraud alert or security freeze on your credit file to prevent new accounts from being opened in your name.
- Take advantage of the complimentary credit monitoring service offered by Jani-King through Equifax. This service can alert you to changes in your credit report and help you detect identity theft early.
- Stay vigilant by monitoring your financial accounts and credit cards for unusual transactions.
- Report any suspicious activity to your financial institutions and law enforcement.
You have rights under state and federal law, including the right to seek compensation if your information was compromised due to a company’s failure to protect your data. Lawyers are ready to help you understand your options and can assist you in pursuing compensation for any harm suffered.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your personal information was exposed in the Jani-King data breach, you may be eligible to join a class action lawsuit and seek compensation for damages such as the time spent monitoring your accounts, emotional distress, or any financial losses. Lawyers are ready to help you take the next step.
To find out if you qualify and to join the lawsuit, complete the below form. This is a no-cost, no-obligation opportunity to protect your rights and potentially receive compensation.
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