GALLAGHER TRANSPORT DATA BREACH: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Launches Investigation Into Exposure of Social Security Numbers

National class action firm Edelson Lechtzin LLP is offering free case evaluations to individuals affected by the Gallagher Transport International data breach, which may have exposed names, Social Security numbers, passport numbers, and financial and biometric data

DENVER, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm, is investigating data privacy claims arising from the Gallagher Transport International Inc. data breach. Gallagher Transport (“GTI”) is a Denver-based customs broker and global logistics provider. On January 11, 2026, an unauthorized third party accessed GTI’s network and copied files containing sensitive personal information.

Key Facts at a Glance

• Company: Gallagher Transport International Inc. — a Denver, Colorado-based customs broker and global logistics provider.
• When it happened: GTI detected unauthorized access to its systems on January 11, 2026. GTI completed its review of the affected files on September 9, 2026.
• When disclosed: GTI issued notice on September 25, 2026, and filed disclosures with the California, Texas, and Vermont Attorneys General.
• People affected: At least 1,097 Texas residents and 14 Vermont residents, with additional individuals potentially affected nationwide.
• Information exposed: Varied by individual and may include names, Social Security numbers, passport numbers, financial account information, government IDs, electronic signatures, and biometric data (see below).
  
  

What Happened

On January 11, 2026, GTI learned that an unauthorized third party accessed certain systems and copied files from its network. GTI launched an investigation with third-party cybersecurity specialists, secured its environment, and reported the incident to government regulators. A ransomware group known as Sinobi claimed responsibility on January 27, 2026, saying it obtained roughly 100 GB of data—including financial information and contracts—and threatened to publish it. GTI completed its review of the affected files on September 9, 2026.

What Information Was Exposed

The compromised data varied by individual and may include names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, passport numbers, financial account information, Customs-assigned numbers, driver’s license or state ID numbers, taxpayer ID numbers, electronic or digital signatures, and biometric data. Because this combination is highly sensitive, affected individuals face a lasting risk of identity theft, financial fraud, passport and immigration fraud, and targeted phishing.

Your Legal Options

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating a potential class action to pursue legal remedies for individuals whose sensitive personal data may have been compromised. The firm is examining whether GTI implemented reasonable cybersecurity safeguards and whether additional measures could have prevented or reduced the breach’s impact. The firm will evaluate your rights and potential claims at no cost.

Recommended Protective Steps

• Preserve your breach notification letter and enroll in any complimentary credit monitoring offered to you.
• Monitor your account statements, credit reports, and explanation-of-benefits statements for unauthorized activity.
• Consider placing a fraud alert or security freeze with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.
• Be cautious of phishing calls, texts, and emails referencing the breach.
  
  

Contact Us for a Free Case Evaluation

Speak confidentially with a data privacy attorney today: Marc Edelson, Esq., Edelson Lechtzin LLP, 411 S. State Street, Suite N-300, Newtown, PA 18940; Phone: 844-696-7492; Email: medelson@edelson-law.com; or click HERE to request a free consultation.

About Edelson Lechtzin LLP

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is a national class action law firm with offices in Pennsylvania and California. In addition to data breach litigation, the firm handles class and collective actions involving securities and investment fraud, federal antitrust violations, ERISA employee benefit plans, wage theft, and consumer fraud.

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