Preferred Parking Service, LLC Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Received an August 2026 breach notice from Preferred Parking?
Dapeer Law, P.A. is investigating a potential class action against Preferred Parking Service, LLC, the Charlotte, North Carolina-based parking management company, on behalf of customers whose names and credit card numbers may have been taken in the June 2026 network intrusion.
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 Preferred Parking dated August 2026.
- You received a notice letter from Preferred Parking dated on or about August 14, 2026 reporting that your information was in the affected files.
- You paid for parking or held an account with Preferred Parking and your name and credit card number were stored in the company's systems.
- 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
Preferred Parking Service, LLC ("Preferred Parking") reported that an unauthorized party accessed its computer network and certain files stored on it on June 7 and June 8, 2026. According to the company, it secured the network after discovering the intrusion and opened an investigation to determine what information was involved.
Preferred Parking states that its review concluded on July 30, 2026 and confirmed that files containing customer names and credit card numbers had been removed from the network. The company filed notice with the Massachusetts and South Carolina Attorneys General on August 14, 2026 and began mailing letters to affected individuals the same day. State filings report 5,318 individuals affected in total, 5,176 in South Carolina and 142 in Massachusetts. The notices do not reference complimentary credit or identity-monitoring services. Roughly two months passed between the June 2026 intrusion and the August 2026 letters, and whether that timing satisfied state notification requirements is among the issues being evaluated.
Because the files at issue are reported to have contained full credit card numbers paired with customer names, the exposure carries a direct risk of fraudulent charges and of the card data being resold. Whether Preferred Parking stored payment card information in a reasonably secure manner, and whether its network safeguards met applicable legal and payment-industry standards, is also being evaluated.
What to do if you received a letter
Keep your notice letter
Do not discard it. Your letter identifies the categories of your information that were involved and is important evidence if you decide to participate in a lawsuit.
Watch your card statements and consider replacing the card
Because full credit card numbers are reported to have been taken, review your card and bank statements closely for charges you do not recognize, however small, and report anything unfamiliar to your card issuer right away. Ask your issuer about a replacement card number, and consider setting up transaction alerts.
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. Preferred Parking did not offer complimentary credit monitoring with this notice, so consider placing a free fraud alert or security freeze on your credit file and enrolling in a monitoring service.
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, unauthorized card charges, 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 Preferred Parking to implement stronger data security practices for the payment card information it holds, 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 Preferred Parking. What should I do? +
Keep your letter, then review your credit card and bank statements for charges you do not recognize and report any unfamiliar activity to your issuer. Because full card numbers are reported to have been taken, ask your issuer about a replacement card. You can also place a free fraud alert or security freeze with any of the three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, or TransUnion) and request your free credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com. Preferred Parking did not offer complimentary credit monitoring with this notice, so you may wish to enroll in a monitoring service. Then contact a data breach attorney for a free consultation.
Am I eligible to join a class action against Preferred Parking? +
If you are one of the 5,318 individuals notified by Preferred Parking (5,176 in South Carolina and 142 in Massachusetts), you are likely eligible for a free case evaluation. Eligibility depends on your state of residence, the categories of your data that were involved, and any losses you have suffered. 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 state filings, the affected files contained customer names and credit card numbers. Your individual notice letter should specify the categories of your data that were involved, and this page will be updated if the company discloses additional data elements.
Did Preferred Parking offer free credit monitoring? +
No. The notices filed with the Massachusetts and South Carolina Attorneys General do not reference complimentary credit or identity-monitoring services. You can place a free fraud alert with any one of the three major credit bureaus, request a free security freeze, and obtain free credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com or by calling 877-322-8228.
How many people were affected by the Preferred Parking breach? +
State filings report that 5,318 individuals were affected, 5,176 in South Carolina and 142 in Massachusetts. 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 publicly available as a PDF (linked in Sources below), and South Carolina has posted a copy of the consumer letter as well. 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, Preferred Parking Service, LLC data breach notice (PDF)
- Secondary regulator posting · South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs, Preferred Parking Service, LLC consumer letter (PDF)
- Company · Preferred Parking Service, LLC (preferredparking.com)
- Credit bureau freezes · Equifax · Experian · TransUnion
- Free weekly credit reports · AnnualCreditReport.com
- Identity theft recovery guide · FTC IdentityTheft.gov
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