Almeida Law Group is investigating a data breach at Louisiana Machinery Company. The breach occurred on October 18th, 2025 – May 13th, 2026 and was discovered on April 23rd, 2026. If you were affected, contact Almeida Law Group.
About Louisiana Machinery Company
Louisiana Machinery Company, LLC — doing business as Louisiana Cat — is Louisiana’s only authorized Caterpillar equipment dealer, providing sales, service, rental, and parts for Cat® construction, power generation, marine engine, and forestry equipment. Founded in 1933, the fourth-generation family-owned business operates approximately 21 to 23 locations across Louisiana and the Gulf South, with corporate headquarters at 3799 W Airline Hwy in Reserve, Louisiana.
What Happened?
Louisiana Machinery Company was listed in a Texas Attorney General data security breach report (record BR-0005106), published on June 18th, 2026. The filing identifies this as an unauthorized access incident affecting 921 individuals in total. Consumers were notified by U.S. Mail.
According to the Texas Attorney General filing, the information exposed includes names, addresses, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, government-issued ID numbers (such as passports and state ID cards), financial information (including account numbers and credit or debit card details), and dates of birth.
The breach window spans nearly seven months, from October 18th, 2025 through May 13th, 2026, with discovery occurring on April 23rd, 2026. No specific threat actor, ransomware group, or attack vector has been publicly identified. The law firm Shamis & Gentile P.A., which specializes in data breach class actions, is reportedly investigating the incident and potential compensation for affected individuals, though no filed class action lawsuit was found in public records as of June 18th, 2026.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Company or Organization: Louisiana Machinery Company (Louisiana Cat)
- Industry: Heavy equipment dealer — construction, power generation, marine, and forestry equipment sales, service, and rental
- Location: Reserve, Louisiana
- Incident type: Unauthorized access
- Date of breach: October 18th, 2025 – May 13th, 2026
- Date breach discovered: April 23rd, 2026
- Date of consumer notification: June 18th, 2026 (published at OAG website; notice sent by U.S. Mail)
- Total persons affected: 921
- Litigation status: Shamis & Gentile P.A. is reportedly investigating; no class action lawsuit filed as of June 18th, 2026
- Source: Texas Attorney General Data Security Breach Report (BR-0005106); ClaimDepot – Louisiana Machinery Data Breach Investigation
What Should You Do?
If you received a notice from Louisiana Machinery Company, take steps now to protect yourself. Place a fraud alert or credit freeze with the three major credit bureaus — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion — to make it harder for anyone to open new accounts in your name. Review your credit reports for unfamiliar accounts or activity at AnnualCreditReport.com, where you can access free reports from each bureau. Monitor your financial accounts closely for unauthorized transactions. Because Social Security numbers and financial account details were exposed, the risk of identity theft is particularly serious. If you believe your identity has been misused, visit IdentityTheft.gov for step-by-step recovery guidance provided by the Federal Trade Commission.
Your Legal Rights
If your personal information was involved in this breach, you may have legal rights depending on the facts of the incident and the law in your state. Almeida Law Group represents consumers in data breach and privacy litigation and can help you evaluate whether you may have a claim. Contact us at (708) 529-5418 or through our contact page for a free case evaluation.
