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Jani-King Data Breach: What Happened & What To Do Next
Lemberg Law is investigating a data security incident involving Jani-King International, Inc. If you’ve received a notification from Jani-King, your personal information—possibly tied to a franchise or employment—may have been compromised.
How Did This Happen?
Between November 26 and December 21, 2024, an unauthorized party accessed and copied files from Jani-King’s internal network. The breach was discovered during a forensic investigation launched after suspicious activity was detected.
On March 17, 2025, the company confirmed that some files contained personal information belonging to individuals associated with Jani-King franchises.
Exposed Information
While the exposed information varies by individual, the company has confirmed that the following types of data were potentially compromised:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Address
What Steps Has Jani-King Taken
The company reports taking the following steps in response to the breach:
- Engaged outside forensic consultants
- Notified federal law enforcement
- Rebuilt impacted systems
- Implemented new security measures
- Offered complimentary credit monitoring through Equifax
What You Should Do
- Enroll in credit monitoring services
- Monitor your financial accounts and credit reports for suspicious activity
- Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with the major credit bureaus
- Report identity theft to the FTC and law enforcement if necessary
- Retain all communications related to this breach for future legal reference
Get Help
If your data was compromised in the breach, you may be entitled to compensation or other remedies. Lemberg Law offers free consultations—and you pay nothing unless we win.
Source: California Department of Justice