Linn Benton Community College Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation

Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Linn Benton Community College 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 Linn Benton Community College

Linn Benton Community College (LBCC) is a public community college located in Oregon, serving the Linn and Benton counties. Established in 1967, the college offers a wide range of educational programs, including over 90 areas of study. These programs encompass associate degrees, certificates, and transfer options to four-year universities, catering to a diverse student body of over 13,000 students annually.

The college provides non-credit programming for community members and local employers, as well as courses in GED preparation, English as a second language, and job training. With a student-to-instructor ratio of 15:1, LBCC emphasizes personalized attention and aims to be a "dream-developer" and "door-opener" for its students.

What Happened?

In December 2024, Linn Benton Community College experienced a data breach involving its third-party service provider, Carruth Compliance Consulting. Carruth, which administers retirement plans and monitors contribution compliance, reported unauthorized access to personal information on December 21, 2024. The investigation revealed that sensitive data might have been acquired without authorization.

Information Exposed:

• Names
• Social Security numbers
• Driver’s license numbers
• Financial account information
• Medical billing information
• W-2 information
• Tax filings

The breach affected approximately 15,008 individuals in the United States, including three residents of Maine. Linn Benton Community College was notified of the breach on January 13, 2025, and completed its investigation by February 24, 2025.

Your Rights and Next Steps

If you believe your information was compromised in this breach, there are several steps you can take to protect yourself. It's important to monitor your financial accounts and credit reports for any suspicious activity. Consider placing a fraud alert or security freeze on your credit file to prevent unauthorized access.

Linn Benton Community College is offering affected individuals complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection services through IDX. These services include 12 months of credit monitoring, dark web monitoring, a $1 million identity fraud loss reimbursement policy, and fully managed identity theft recovery services.

You May Be Entitled to Compensation

If your personal information was compromised in the Linn Benton Community College data breach, you may be entitled to compensation. Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and explore your legal options.

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Source

• Maine Attorney General