National class action firm offering free case evaluations to individuals impacted by the CenterPoint Energy cybersecurity incident
HOUSTON, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm, is investigating data privacy claims arising from the CenterPoint Energy data breach. The CenterPoint Energy data breach was reportedly posted on September 1, 2026.
What Happened
On September 1, 2026, a threat actor claimed to have leaked CenterPoint Energy data, including millions of records in JSON and CSV formats. CenterPoint Energy has not yet commented on the breach.
Information Exposed
The CenterPoint Energy data breach may have compromised certain personal information, including customer names, phone numbers, service and billing addresses, account information, premise IDs, billing amounts, payment status, service details, autopay and paperless billing status, and partial Social Security numbers.
Who May Be Impacted
Individuals who received a data breach notification from CenterPoint Energy may face an increased risk of identity theft and fraud.
Your Legal Options
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 CenterPoint Energy 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 CenterPoint Energy incident and preserve any letters or emails you received about the breach. Consider placing fraud alerts and credit monitoring.
Contact Us for a Free Case Evaluation
Speak confidentially with a data privacy attorney today: Marc Edelson, Esq., Edelson Lechtzin LLP, 411 S. State Street, Suite N-300, Newtown, PA 18940; Phone: 844-696-7492; Email: medelson@edelson-law.com; or click HERE to request a free consultation.
About CenterPoint Energy
CenterPoint Energy is a publicly traded energy company serving roughly 7 million electric and natural gas customers.
About 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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