Temple Adat Shalom Sisterhood Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Received a July 2026 breach notice from Temple Adat Shalom Sisterhood?
Dapeer Law, P.A. is investigating a potential class action against Temple Adat Shalom Sisterhood, a Poway, California nonprofit religious organization, on behalf of Mah Jongg tournament participants and National Mah Jongg League card buyers whose contact information may have been accessed and used without authorization by a former volunteer, as disclosed in a notice filed in July 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 Temple Adat Shalom Sisterhood dated July 2026.
- You registered for a Sisterhood Mah Jongg tournament or purchased a National Mah Jongg League card through the Sisterhood.
- You received unsolicited marketing e-mails that appeared to use Temple Adat Shalom Sisterhood resources, names, or logos.
- 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
Temple Adat Shalom Sisterhood reported that in January 2026 a former volunteer accessed Mah Jongg tournament registration and National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) card-sale data without authorization. According to the notice filed with the California Attorney General on July 18, 2026, the individual used Temple resources and logos to send unsolicited marketing e-mails to people whose contact information appeared in that data.
The Sisterhood states that it learned of the activity through complaints from recipients and contacted the former volunteer, who initially agreed to stop using the information. A third e-mail campaign was reported in July 2026, which the Sisterhood describes as continued misuse. Leadership then issued a written demand for deletion of all retained information and a request for written confirmation, followed by a cease-and-desist letter from the Temple President, and informed the Temple Board of Trustees. No credit monitoring or identity-protection service is named in the public notice.
The notice states that the information involved may include first and last name, e-mail address, cell or landline phone number, physical mailing address, and activity preference, meaning Mah Jongg tournament registration or NMJL card purchase. Contact information taken from an organization a person trusts is frequently used for targeted phishing and impersonation, because messages carrying a familiar name and logo are more likely to be opened. Dapeer Law is evaluating whether affected individuals may have claims arising from how this information was stored, who was permitted to access it, and how long the unauthorized use was allowed to continue.
What to do if you received a letter
Keep your notice letter
Do not discard it. Your notice describes what information was involved and is important evidence if you decide to participate in a lawsuit.
Save the unsolicited e-mails you received
Keep the marketing messages that prompted this notice, including full headers and sender addresses where you can, along with the dates you received them. Because this incident involves alleged misuse of your contact information rather than a network intrusion, those messages are the primary record of what happened to your data.
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. Also treat any e-mail carrying the Temple or Sisterhood name with caution until you confirm the sender, because familiar branding is what makes this kind of message effective.
Speak with a data breach attorney
Consultations with Dapeer Law are free and confidential. We'll review your notice, explain your options under the California Consumer Privacy Act and related state privacy laws, 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, phishing and impersonation losses, 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 Temple Adat Shalom Sisterhood to implement stronger controls over volunteer access to participant data, including deletion of copies held outside the organization and written confirmation that misuse has stopped.
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 Temple Adat Shalom Sisterhood. What should I do? +
Keep the notice and save the unsolicited e-mails you received, including sender addresses and dates. If you no longer want Mah Jongg or NMJL communications, reply to the Sisterhood and specify whether you want removal from all Mah Jongg e-mails, card-sale e-mails, or tournament communications. Treat messages carrying the Temple or Sisterhood name with caution until you confirm the sender, and consider contacting a data breach attorney to understand your options.
Am I eligible to join a class action against Temple Adat Shalom Sisterhood? +
You may qualify if you registered for a Sisterhood Mah Jongg tournament or bought a National Mah Jongg League card through the Sisterhood and your contact information was involved. Eligibility can also depend on your state of residence and any documented time or out-of-pocket costs you incurred. Eligibility assessments are free and carry no obligation.
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 California Attorney General states that the information involved may include first and last name, e-mail address, cell or landline phone number, physical mailing address, and activity preference, meaning Mah Jongg tournament registration or NMJL card purchase. The notice does not report that Social Security numbers or financial account information were involved. Check your individual notice, which may describe what was affected in your case.
Did Temple Adat Shalom Sisterhood offer free credit monitoring? +
No. The California notice does not name any credit monitoring or identity-protection service. Because the reported categories are contact information rather than Social Security numbers or financial account data, the practical risk is weighted toward unwanted marketing, phishing, and impersonation rather than new-account fraud. Monitoring your credit remains free through AnnualCreditReport.com if you want the added assurance.
How many people were affected by the Temple Adat Shalom Sisterhood breach? +
The notice does not state how many people were affected. The Sisterhood filed with the California Attorney General, which does not require a count to be published in the sample notice. This page will be updated as more becomes known.
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 was filed with the California Attorney General and is available through its data breach notification portal. You can also request a copy from the Sisterhood at MahJonggAtTAS@gmail.com or 760-685-1292. Dapeer Law can help you obtain a copy during a free consultation.
Sources & references
- Official breach notice filing · California Attorney General, Temple Adat Shalom Sisterhood incident follow-up notice (PDF)
- Regulator portal · California Attorney General, Data Breach Notification list
- Company · Temple Adat Shalom Sisterhood (adatshalom.com)
- Credit bureau freezes · Equifax · Experian · TransUnion
- Free weekly credit reports · AnnualCreditReport.com
- Identity theft recovery guide · FTC IdentityTheft.gov
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