Rhodes, Young, Black, and Duncan Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Received a June 2026 breach notice from Rhodes, Young, Black, and Duncan?
Dapeer Law, P.A. is investigating a potential class action against Rhodes, Young, Black, and Duncan, a professional services firm, on behalf of individuals whose personal information may have been exposed in the 2025 cyber incident disclosed in June 2026.
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 Rhodes, Young, Black, and Duncan dated June 2026.
- Your letter offered enrollment in free credit and CyberScan monitoring.
- You had personal or financial information held by the Firm in its capacity as a professional services provider.
- 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
Rhodes, Young, Black, and Duncan (the Firm) detected unauthorized access to one of its backup servers on October 12, 2025. A subsequent forensic investigation determined that attackers first infiltrated the network on September 17, 2025 and removed data before the activity was discovered. According to the notice filed with the Massachusetts Attorney General, the Firm concluded on May 27, 2026 that personal information belonging to certain individuals had been accessed or acquired.
The Firm reports that it activated its incident response plan after detection and engaged external cybersecurity and legal professionals to investigate and contain the incident. Notice letters were filed with the Massachusetts Attorney General on June 27, 2026, roughly eight months after the intrusion was discovered. The filing states that the exposed information may have included full names, Social Security numbers, and financial account information. Affected individuals are being offered complimentary credit and CyberScan monitoring, a $1 million identity theft insurance policy, and managed identity recovery assistance, though the duration of the monitoring was not specified in the filing.
Because Social Security numbers and financial account information are among the categories reported, notice recipients may face an elevated risk of identity theft and financial fraud. The gap of roughly eight months between discovery and notification is one factor Dapeer Law is evaluating, as extended notification delays can be relevant under several state data breach notification laws.
What to do if you received a letter
Keep your notice letter
Do not discard it. Your letter contains the enrollment code for credit monitoring and is important evidence if you decide to participate in a lawsuit.
Enroll in the free credit and CyberScan monitoring
Enroll in the credit and CyberScan monitoring 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 Rhodes, Young, Black, and Duncan. What should I do? +
Keep your breach notice letter, as it contains your credit monitoring enrollment code and documents that you were affected. Enroll in the free credit and CyberScan monitoring offered, consider placing a fraud alert or security freeze on your credit files, review recent financial account statements for unfamiliar activity, and consider speaking with a data breach attorney. Because Social Security numbers and financial account information were reported, watch closely for signs of identity theft and financial fraud.
Am I eligible to join a class action against Rhodes, Young, Black, and Duncan? +
Individuals who received a breach notice from Rhodes, Young, Black, and Duncan may be eligible. Factors that can affect eligibility include your state of residence, the categories of data exposed in your individual letter, and whether you have experienced any documented losses. Eligibility is evaluated on a case-by-case basis during a free consultation.
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? +
The notice filed with the Massachusetts Attorney General indicates that full names, Social Security numbers, and financial account information may have been involved. The specific data elements affecting you should be listed in your individual notice letter, so review it closely.
Did Rhodes, Young, Black, and Duncan offer free credit monitoring? +
Yes. The Firm is offering complimentary credit and CyberScan monitoring, along with a $1 million identity theft insurance policy and managed identity recovery assistance. The exact duration of the monitoring was not specified in the public filing. Enrolling in these services does not waive your right to pursue a claim.
How many people were affected by the Rhodes, Young, Black, and Duncan breach? +
The Massachusetts Attorney General filing lists 8 Massachusetts residents as affected, and no additional states were named in the disclosure. The total number of individuals affected nationwide was not stated in the filing. This page will be updated as more 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 breach notice was filed with the Massachusetts Attorney General and can be downloaded from that office's data breach registry using the link on this page. Dapeer Law can also help you obtain a copy during a free consultation.
Sources & references
- Official breach notice filing · Massachusetts Attorney General, Data Breach Notification
- Credit bureau freezes · Equifax · Experian · TransUnion
- Free weekly credit reports · AnnualCreditReport.com
- Identity theft recovery guide · FTC IdentityTheft.gov
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