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Pride Solvent & Chemical Co., Inc., Pride Solvent & Chemical Co. of NY, Inc., and Pride Solvent and Chemical Co. of New Jersey, Inc. data breach investigation

Filed
June 4, 2026
Regulator
Maine AG
People affected
Not stated
File status
Monitoring

What the filing confirms

  • Pride Solvent & Chemical Co., Inc., Pride Solvent & Chemical Co. of NY, Inc., and Pride Solvent and Chemical Co. of New Jersey, Inc. reported the incident to the Maine Attorney General.
  • Information involved: Full Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Wage and Compensation Information, Tax Return Information, Direct Deposit Account Details, Home Address, Personal Telephone Number.

Still unknown

  • How many people were affected. The filing does not give a number.
  • What caused the incident beyond the description in the filing.
  • How the attackers got in, and whether basic safeguards such as multi-factor sign-in were in place.
Read the filing at the source

Investigation notes

Pride Solvent & Chemical Co., Inc., Pride Solvent & Chemical Co. of NY, Inc., and Pride Solvent and Chemical Co. of New Jersey, Inc. operate as specialized industrial chemical distributors, suppliers, and chemical blending operations servicing the northeastern United States. Because of their core commercial activities—which involve extensive hazardous material management, supply chain coordination, chemical logistics, commercial client accounts, and comprehensive employee workforce administration—these interconnected corporate entities maintain vast repositories of sensitive information. This data includes detailed personnel records, high-level corporate financial accounts, proprietary supplier contracts, payroll histories, tax documentation, and confidential compliance filings necessary for operating an extensive regional chemical supply network.

In 2026, the companies formally reported a significant cybersecurity incident to the Maine Attorney General, signaling a breach of their corporate digital infrastructure. For industrial chemical distributors and complex supply chain networks, security incidents of this nature typically involve unauthorized intrusions into internal servers, sophisticated ransomware deployment, or third-party vendor compromises. Because chemical distributors rely on interconnected digital networks to manage inventory, shipping manifests, hazardous material compliance, and corporate human resources, a network intrusion can grant malicious actors unfettered access to centralized databases containing both internal employee records and sensitive corporate partner data.

The exposure resulting from this incident threatens individuals whose sensitive personal identifying information (PII) and financial details were stored within Pride Solvent & Chemical's network systems. Depending on the specific files compromised, exposed data categories frequently include full names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, banking and direct deposit details, wage and compensation figures, and tax documents. The compromise of such high-value data creates immediate, severe risks for victims, including targeted identity theft, fraudulent credit card applications, unauthorized bank account takeovers, and fraudulent tax filings. Unlike transient operational data, core identifiers like Social Security numbers and banking details cannot be changed, leaving affected individuals exposed to perpetual security vulnerabilities.

Under state data protection statutes, federal guidelines, and common law principles, Pride Solvent & Chemical Co., Inc., Pride Solvent and associated entities had an affirmative legal obligation to implement and maintain reasonable cybersecurity safeguards. These duties require industrial corporations holding sensitive employee and business data to deploy robust encryption standards, multi-factor authentication, network segmentation, and continuous intrusion detection systems. The occurrence of a data breach affecting sensitive PII strongly indicates a failure in these required security protocols, potentially breaching industry-standard security frameworks and exposing the company to significant legal liability for failing to safeguard private information.

Receiving a formal data breach notification letter from Pride Solvent & Chemical serves as legal recognition that your private information was compromised due to corporate security failures. Under modern class action jurisprudence, victims of data breaches have legal standing to pursue compensation and mandatory injunctive relief, even before suffering direct financial theft. Our law firm is currently investigating potential class action claims against Pride Solvent & Chemical Co., Inc., Pride Solvent & Chemical Co. of NY, Inc., and Pride Solvent and Chemical Co. of New Jersey, Inc. We handle all data breach cases on a strict contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing out of pocket and owe no legal fees unless we successfully recover compensation on your behalf.

What our attorneys examine

A cyberattack does not excuse a company from protecting the information it holds. We look at whether Pride Solvent & Chemical Co., Inc., Pride Solvent & Chemical Co. of NY, Inc., and Pride Solvent and Chemical Co. of New Jersey, Inc. used reasonable security, how long it kept the data, and how quickly it told the people affected. Those questions decide whether a class action or individual claim is possible. Read more on how ransomware lawsuits work, or browse other incident files in Maine.

Pride Solvent & Chemical Co., Inc., Pride Solvent & Chemical Co. of NY, Inc., and Pride Solvent and Chemical Co. of New Jersey, Inc. data breach questions

How many people were affected by the Pride Solvent & Chemical Co., Inc., Pride Solvent & Chemical Co. of NY, Inc., and Pride Solvent and Chemical Co. of New Jersey, Inc. data breach, and what was exposed?
The filing does not give a count of affected people and lists the following information as involved: Full Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Wage and Compensation Information, Tax Return Information, Direct Deposit Account Details, Home Address, Personal Telephone Number. Your own letter is the best guide to what was exposed about you, since notices are usually tailored to each person.
Is the Pride Solvent & Chemical Co., Inc., Pride Solvent & Chemical Co. of NY, Inc., and Pride Solvent and Chemical Co. of New Jersey, Inc. data breach letter legit or a scam?
A notice from Pride Solvent & Chemical Co., Inc., Pride Solvent & Chemical Co. of NY, Inc., and Pride Solvent and Chemical Co. of New Jersey, Inc. in the mail matches the breach Pride Solvent & Chemical Co., Inc., Pride Solvent & Chemical Co. of NY, Inc., and Pride Solvent and Chemical Co. of New Jersey, Inc. reported to the Maine Attorney General on June 4, 2026. Check that the company name and dates in your letter match that filing. A real notice of data security incident won't ask for your password, Social Security number or a payment — if it does, contact Pride Solvent & Chemical Co., Inc., Pride Solvent & Chemical Co. of NY, Inc., and Pride Solvent and Chemical Co. of New Jersey, Inc. through a phone number or website you find yourself.
Did Pride Solvent & Chemical Co., Inc., Pride Solvent & Chemical Co. of NY, Inc., and Pride Solvent and Chemical Co. of New Jersey, Inc. offer free credit monitoring?
Any free monitoring Pride Solvent & Chemical Co., Inc., Pride Solvent & Chemical Co. of NY, Inc., and Pride Solvent and Chemical Co. of New Jersey, Inc. is offering will be described in the notice you received, along with an activation code and a sign-up deadline. Because Social Security numbers are listed in this filing, identity monitoring and a credit freeze matter more than usual. Enrolling does not give up your right to bring a claim.
Is there a Pride Solvent & Chemical Co., Inc., Pride Solvent & Chemical Co. of NY, Inc., and Pride Solvent and Chemical Co. of New Jersey, Inc. data breach class action lawsuit?
Law firms often open an investigation after a breach notice like this one, and a class action lawsuit may follow. This page doesn't confirm that a lawsuit has been filed against Pride Solvent & Chemical Co., Inc., Pride Solvent & Chemical Co. of NY, Inc., and Pride Solvent and Chemical Co. of New Jersey, Inc.. You usually don't have to join a class action to be included — if a settlement is reached, class members are notified and can file a claim.
What should I do after getting the Pride Solvent & Chemical Co., Inc., Pride Solvent & Chemical Co. of NY, Inc., and Pride Solvent and Chemical Co. of New Jersey, Inc. data breach notice?
Keep the letter and the envelope, and note the date it arrived. Freeze your credit with Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, change any passwords the notice mentions, and sign up for any free credit monitoring the letter offers. Then check whether you may have a claim.
Where can I see the official Pride Solvent & Chemical Co., Inc., Pride Solvent & Chemical Co. of NY, Inc., and Pride Solvent and Chemical Co. of New Jersey, Inc. breach notice?
Pride Solvent & Chemical Co., Inc., Pride Solvent & Chemical Co. of NY, Inc., and Pride Solvent and Chemical Co. of New Jersey, Inc.'s report is published by the Maine Attorney General: https://www.maine.gov/agviewer/content/ag/985235c7-cb95-4be2-8792-a1252b4f8318/06a8caa6-d737-4c9b-9bb5-9630cc34457c.html Compare it with the letter you received to confirm the dates and details match.
Do I need a Pride Solvent & Chemical Co., Inc., Pride Solvent & Chemical Co. of NY, Inc., and Pride Solvent and Chemical Co. of New Jersey, Inc. data breach lawyer or attorney?
An attorney can read your notice and tell you whether a claim makes sense. A case review here is free, and data breach cases are usually handled on contingency, so there is no upfront cost.
Can I sue Pride Solvent & Chemical Co., Inc., Pride Solvent & Chemical Co. of NY, Inc., and Pride Solvent and Chemical Co. of New Jersey, Inc. over the data breach?
It depends on what was exposed, the law in Maine and your own state, and whether you've been harmed. Most people take part through a class action rather than suing alone. Keep your notification letter — it's the proof that connects you to the breach.
How much could a Pride Solvent & Chemical Co., Inc., Pride Solvent & Chemical Co. of NY, Inc., and Pride Solvent and Chemical Co. of New Jersey, Inc. data breach settlement or claim be worth?
There is no set amount, and no Pride Solvent & Chemical Co., Inc., Pride Solvent & Chemical Co. of NY, Inc., and Pride Solvent and Chemical Co. of New Jersey, Inc. settlement is confirmed here. In past data breach settlements, payments depended on what data was exposed and on documented losses — fraud, out-of-pocket costs and time spent dealing with the breach. The filing lists Full Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth as involved. Keep receipts and records; they're what damages claims are built on.

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