Chase Bank Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
On January 12, 2026, Chase Bank confirmed a data security incident involving documents held by outside law firm Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP. If you received a breach notice, you may be entitled to free credit monitoring and potential legal remedies.
Contact our investigation team today for a free, no-obligation case review.
What Happened?
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (Chase Bank) was notified in December 2025 that a shared network drive belonging to its long-standing law firm, Fried Frank, had been accessed by an unauthorized third party. Files containing Chase-related client information were copied. Chase reports that its own internal systems “were not compromised and remain secure.”
The Maine Attorney General published the consumer notice on January 12, 2026, and affected consumers began receiving letters dated January 9, 2026.
Download Official Breach Notice (PDF)What Information Was Exposed?
According to Chase Bank’s written notice, the compromised files included:
- Name
- Account number
- Social Security number
- Passport number and/or other government ID numbers
- Contact information
How Chase Bank Responded
Chase Bank states it:
- Conducted an independent review with Fried Frank to identify affected data.
- Is partnering with the law firm to enhance its data-security controls.
- Is offering impacted individuals two years of complimentary credit monitoring through Experian IdentityWorks®.
Recommended Steps for Affected Customers
Chase urges customers to remain vigilant over the next 12–24 months and to monitor accounts for unauthorized activity. Additional suggestions include:
- Enroll in the free Experian IdentityWorks® credit-monitoring service.
- Review the “Additional Steps to Help Protect Yourself” section enclosed with your letter.
- Promptly report suspicious transactions to your Chase Client Service team.
Can You File a Data Breach Claim?
If your personal information was compromised, you may be able to pursue compensation for time lost, out-of-pocket expenses, and future identity-theft risks. Our consumer-rights attorneys are investigating potential claims against Chase Bank and the responsible third parties.
Submit the form on this page or call the number in your notice letter to discuss your options.
Company Overview
Chase Bank is the consumer and commercial banking arm of JPMorgan Chase, one of the largest financial institutions in the United States.
- Website: chase.com
- Headquarters: 270 Park Avenue, New York City, New York, United States
- Industry: Banking
- Year Founded: 1799
- Employee Count: 250,355
- Parent Entity: JPMorgan Chase
- Official Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | X | YouTube | LinkedIn
Frequently Asked Questions
- I received a data breach letter from Chase Bank — what should I do?
- Read the entire letter, note the enrollment deadline for Experian IdentityWorks®, and monitor your Chase accounts for unfamiliar activity. Contact Chase immediately if you detect unauthorized transactions.
- How do I submit a claim related to the Chase Bank data breach?
- You can speak with our investigation team for a free consultation. Keep all correspondence you received from Chase Bank as evidence.
- Am I eligible to join a lawsuit against Chase Bank?
- If your personal data listed in the notice was compromised, you may qualify. Eligibility depends on factors such as the nature of the data exposed and any financial harm experienced.
- What information did the Chase Bank breach expose?
- Names, account numbers, Social Security numbers, passport or other government ID numbers, and contact details were among the data involved.
- Did Chase Bank offer credit monitoring, and for how long?
- Yes. Impacted customers are offered two years of free credit monitoring through Experian IdentityWorks®.
- How many people were affected by the Chase Bank breach?
- Chase has not publicly released a total count. The Maine Attorney General filing references consumers who received notice letters dated January 9, 2026.
- How can I get the official breach notice (PDF) for Chase Bank?
- You can download it directly from the Maine Attorney General website using the button earlier in this article.
