Maryville Academy Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
September 3, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood, a national consumer protection law firm, is investigating the Maryville Academy data breach following a notification filed with the Vermont Attorney General.
According to the filing, the data breach affected approximately one Vermont resident, with additional individuals potentially affected nationwide. The information potentially affected includes Social Security numbers.
The exposure of Social Security numbers may increase the risk of identity theft, tax fraud, fraudulent account creation, financial fraud, and other forms of misuse.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating whether Maryville Academy implemented reasonable cybersecurity safeguards to protect sensitive personal information and whether additional security measures could have prevented or reduced the impact of the data breach. The firm is also evaluating potential legal claims on behalf of affected individuals.
The potentially compromised information may include:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Other sensitive information
What is Maryville Academy?
Maryville Academy is a childcare and social service organization based in Illinois that protects children, strengthens families, and supports youth in crisis.
Individuals affected by the Maryville Academy data breach may have legal rights and are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood to learn more about their options.
Phone: 1-800-237-1277 | Email: info@federmanlaw.com