Forrestall CPAs LLC data breach
Forrestall CPAs LLC, a California accounting firm, officially reported a data security incident on August 17, 2026, indicating that client personal information was compromised. The breach, which occurred in December 2025, is currently under investigation, prompting affected individuals to consider their legal options regarding the exposed data.
Docket sheet
- Company
- Forrestall CPAs LLC
- Venue
- California Attorney General
- Filed
- August 17, 2026
- People affected
- Not stated
- Status
- Investigation Open
Where this breach stands
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Breach occurredDecember 22, 2025
Date of the incident as stated in the filing.
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Reported to the California Attorney GeneralAugust 17, 2026
The company filed a breach notification with the state regulator.
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Attorney reviewCurrent stage
Current status: Investigation Open. Our office is reviewing whether affected people may have claims.
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Clerk's notes
Forrestall CPAs LLC, based in California, filed a report on August 17, 2026, detailing a data security incident that occurred on or about December 22, 2025. This report signifies that an unauthorized party may have gained access to or acquired personal information held by the firm. The status of this breach is currently listed as 'investigating' by authorities.
As a professional certified public accounting firm, Forrestall CPAs LLC routinely collects and stores extensive personal information for its clients to provide services such as tax preparation, financial planning, and auditing. Due to the sensitive nature of these operations, the firm is entrusted with a significant amount of confidential client data.
An incident compromising this type of information can expose individuals to various risks, including potential identity theft and financial fraud. While the specific categories of data involved in this particular breach are not detailed, any unauthorized access to your personal information can create long-term vulnerabilities that require vigilance and protective measures.
Under California law, companies handling sensitive personal information are obligated to implement reasonable security safeguards to protect that data from unauthorized access or disclosure. The occurrence of a data breach suggests that these protective measures may have been insufficient, potentially failing to meet the required legal standards for data security.
If you have received a data breach notification letter from Forrestall CPAs LLC, it indicates that your personal information was part of this incident. Our firm is currently reviewing this breach to determine the extent of potential liability and to advocate for affected individuals. We offer a free case review for those impacted, operating on a contingency fee basis, meaning there are no upfront costs to you.
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