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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
Investigation Open

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.

Still unknown

  • Which categories of personal information were taken. The filing does not list them.
  • 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.

Investigation notes

Pride Solvent & Chemical Co., Inc. and its affiliated entities appear to be industrial chemical distributors and suppliers, likely managing complex supply chains, logistics, and hazardous material compliance. As a business operating in the industrial sector, the company typically collects and stores sensitive information including employee personnel records, vendor financial data, and customer account details necessary for commercial transactions and regulatory reporting. In 2026, the company officially reported a data security incident to the Maine Attorney General, confirming that unauthorized parties may have accessed their systems. If you received a data breach notification letter from the company, it indicates that your personal information was likely contained within the files accessed during this incident, and you should review the provided instructions to protect your identity.

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

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?
Look for an enrollment code in your Pride Solvent & Chemical Co., Inc., Pride Solvent & Chemical Co. of NY, Inc., and Pride Solvent and Chemical Co. of New Jersey, Inc. notice. Companies that offer free credit monitoring after a breach usually include it there, with a deadline to activate. Using the free service won't stop you from joining a lawsuit or settlement later.
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.
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. Keep receipts and records; they're what damages claims are built on.

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