Molod Spitz & DeSantis Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Received a July 2026 breach notice from Molod Spitz & DeSantis?
Dapeer Law, P.A. is investigating a potential class action against Molod Spitz & DeSantis, P.C., a New York-based insurance defense law firm, on behalf of individuals whose personal information may have been exposed in the 2025 cyber incident.
Who may qualify
You may be eligible to participate in a class action if any of the following applies:
- You received a data breach notification letter from Molod Spitz & DeSantis dated July 2026.
- Your letter offered enrollment in free Epiq (Privacy Solutions ID) credit monitoring and identity protection.
- You had personal information held by the firm in its capacity as an insurance defense law firm.
- No proof of harm required to consult with counsel. You do not need to have already suffered identity theft to explore your legal options.
- Excluded: individuals who did not receive a breach notice and whose information was not involved in the incident.
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What happened
Molod Spitz & DeSantis, P.C., a New York-based insurance defense law firm, reported that an unauthorized actor accessed its network on or around August 15, 2025. The firm engaged external cybersecurity professionals to conduct a forensic review and completed a manual document review, which confirmed on June 26, 2026 that certain files containing personal information were potentially viewed or acquired.
The firm filed notice with the Massachusetts Attorney General and began mailing letters to potentially affected individuals on July 17, 2026, roughly eleven months after the reported network intrusion. According to the public notice, the personal information involved was limited to full names. As of the notice date, the firm states it has no evidence that the information has been misused. Impacted individuals are being offered complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection through Epiq (Privacy Solutions ID); the enrollment details are contained in each person's individual letter.
Because Molod Spitz & DeSantis is a law firm, individuals whose information it held may have had it on file in connection with insurance and litigation matters. Whether the firm's pre-breach security practices met applicable legal standards, and whether the roughly eleven-month gap between the reported intrusion and notification caused additional harm, are among the issues being evaluated.
What to do if you received a letter
Keep your notice letter
Do not discard it. Your letter contains the enrollment code for Epiq (Privacy Solutions ID) credit monitoring and is important evidence if you decide to participate in a lawsuit.
Enroll in the free credit monitoring
Enroll in the Epiq (Privacy Solutions ID) credit monitoring and identity protection offered in your letter before the stated deadline. Accepting this benefit does not waive your right to pursue legal action.
Place a fraud alert or credit freeze
Contact Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion to place a fraud alert or freeze on your file. Request a free weekly credit report from AnnualCreditReport.com, and use the FTC's IdentityTheft.gov recovery guide.
Speak with a data breach attorney
Consultations with Dapeer Law are free and confidential. We'll review your notice, explain your options, and advise whether you may be eligible to join a class action.
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Breach timeline
Compensation you may be entitled to
Out-of-pocket expenses
Credit freezes, identity restoration services, and other costs incurred responding to the breach.
Time spent monitoring
Hours spent reviewing accounts, disputing fraudulent charges, and dealing with identity theft issues.
Identity theft & fraud losses
Unreimbursed funds stolen from accounts, unauthorized credit lines, or tax refund fraud tied to the breach.
Statutory damages
Certain state data breach and consumer protection statutes provide for fixed damages regardless of actual loss.
Injunctive relief
Court orders requiring the firm to implement stronger data security practices going forward.
Compensation categories depend on applicable state law, the types of data exposed, and documented losses. No recovery is guaranteed.
Common questions
I received a data breach letter from Molod Spitz & DeSantis. What should I do? +
Keep the notice letter, enroll in the free Epiq (Privacy Solutions ID) credit monitoring and identity protection before the deadline printed in your letter, place a fraud alert or security freeze with the major credit bureaus, and review your credit reports and account statements for unfamiliar activity. Contact a data breach attorney for a free consultation to understand your legal options. Accepting credit monitoring does not waive your right to pursue a legal claim.
Am I eligible to join a class action against Molod Spitz & DeSantis? +
If you received a July 2026 breach notice from Molod Spitz & DeSantis, you are likely eligible for a free case evaluation. Eligibility depends on your state of residence, the specific categories of your data that were exposed, and any losses or harm you have experienced. Dapeer Law will review your notice at no cost.
How much money could I receive from a class action lawsuit? +
Data breach class action recoveries vary significantly. Settlements typically range from a few hundred dollars for basic out-of-pocket losses to several thousand dollars for documented identity theft, with class size, damages, and negotiation all affecting the final amount. No payout is guaranteed, and this investigation has not yet resulted in a settlement.
What personal information was exposed in the breach? +
According to the firm's public notice, the personal information involved was limited to full names. Your individual letter may identify additional categories of your data that were involved, so review it closely. Because Molod Spitz & DeSantis is a law firm, individuals may have had information on file in connection with insurance and litigation matters.
Did Molod Spitz & DeSantis offer free credit monitoring? +
Yes. Molod Spitz & DeSantis is offering complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection through Epiq (Privacy Solutions ID). The enrollment details and deadline are specified in each person's individual mailed notice. Enrolling in this service does not waive your right to pursue a legal claim.
How many people were affected by the Molod Spitz & DeSantis breach? +
The Massachusetts Attorney General filing reports 3 Massachusetts residents were affected. The total number of individuals affected across all states has not been separately disclosed. This page will be updated as additional information becomes available.
Is there a deadline to take legal action? +
Yes. Statutes of limitations for data breach claims vary by state and legal theory, typically ranging from one to six years. Waiting can permanently bar your claim. Contact us as soon as possible for a free evaluation.
How do I get a copy of the official breach notice? +
The notice filed with the Massachusetts Attorney General is available through the Massachusetts AG's public records (linked in Sources below). If you received a letter but no longer have it, Dapeer Law can assist you in obtaining a copy during your free consultation.
Sources & references
- Official breach notice filing · Massachusetts Attorney General, Data Breach Notification (PDF)
- Company · Molod Spitz & DeSantis, P.C. (molodspitz.com)
- Credit bureau freezes · Equifax · Experian · TransUnion
- Free weekly credit reports · AnnualCreditReport.com
- Identity theft recovery guide · FTC IdentityTheft.gov
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