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National class action firm offering free case evaluations to individuals impacted by the JCPenney and Catalyst Brands cybersecurity incident
NEWTOWN, Pa. , June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a top-rated national class action law firm, is investigating data privacy claims arising from the JCPenney and Catalyst Brands data breach. JCPenney and Catalyst Brands learned of a breach on or June 12, 2026.
A cybercrime group known as ShinyHunters claims it stole a large volume of records from JCPenney and several affiliated brands, threatening to publish the information unless the companies respond.
JCPenney and Catalyst Brands have confirmed that the impacted data may include Social Security numbers, dates of birth, W-2 tax forms, payroll records, driver's licenses, government-issued ID scans, and other personally identifiable information.
Individuals who received a data breach notification from JCPenney and Catalyst Brands may face an increased risk of identity theft and fraud .
Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating a potential class action to pursue legal remedies on behalf of individuals whose sensitive personal data may have been compromised in the JCPenney and Catalyst Brands breach. The firm will evaluate your rights and potential claims at no cost.
Recommended Protective Steps
Review account statements and credit reports regularly and remain vigilant for suspicious activity. Confirm whether your information was involved in the JCPenney and Catalyst Brands incident and preserve any letters or emails you received the breach. Consider placing fraud alerts and credit monitoring.
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JCPenney is a U.S. department store retailer that sells clothing, products, beauty items, and services, including salons and optical care. They operate under Catalyst Brands and Authentic Brands Group.
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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