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Monroe University Breach Triggers Class-Action Investigations After Notices to 320,973 People

Plaintiff firms question the 13-month notification gap as potentially unlawful.

Overview

  • Unauthorized access to Monroe University's network occurred from December 9 to December 23, 2024, during which files were copied.
  • Following a forensic review, the university determined on September 30, 2025, that the breach involved data for 320,973 individuals.
  • Breach notices began mailing on January 2, 2026, with one year of free credit monitoring offered through Cyberscout and guidance to watch for fraud.
  • Edelson Lechtzin, Murphy Law Firm, Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe, and Wolf Haldenstein announced investigations and are evaluating potential class actions over the incident.
  • Exposed data may include names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, government IDs, medical and health insurance details, account credentials, financial information, and student records.