Almeida Law Group is investigating a data breach at Williams Brothers Construction Co., Inc. The breach occurred on January 10th–11th, 2026 and was discovered on August 3rd, 2026. If you were affected, contact Almeida Law Group.
About Williams Brothers Construction Co., Inc.
Williams Brothers Construction Company is a highway and heavy construction contractor founded in 1955 and headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company specializes in bridge construction, roadway paving, and complex infrastructure projects, and has completed more than 400 projects valued at over $17 billion, with the vast majority of that work performed for the Texas Department of Transportation. The company employs more than 2,000 people and has been transitioning to employee ownership since 1998. Because the company employs a large workforce, it maintains substantial personal information about employees, including the types of sensitive data confirmed to have been exposed in this incident.
What Happened?
Williams Brothers Construction Co., Inc. was listed in a Texas Attorney General data security breach report (record BR-0005269). According to that filing, unauthorized activity occurred on the company’s network on January 10th and 11th, 2026. The breach was not discovered until August 3rd, 2026—a gap of roughly seven months between the intrusion and its detection. The company notified affected consumers by U.S. Mail. The Texas Attorney General report was published on August 21st, 2026, and the company also reported the breach to the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation on August 19th, 2026. A total of 21,913 individuals were affected. The data exposed includes names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, and health insurance information, with Social Security numbers separately confirmed in the Massachusetts filing.
On February 16th, 2026, the Akira ransomware group claimed responsibility for an attack on Williams Brothers Construction on its dark web leak site, alleging it had obtained approximately 90GB of data, including personal employee files, confidential financial records, project files, and non-disclosure agreements. These claims have not been confirmed by Williams Brothers Construction or any regulatory authority. The company’s own notification refers only to “unauthorized activity” on its network, and no official source has attributed the breach to Akira. The Akira claim date falls approximately five weeks after the confirmed unauthorized access window, a timeline that is consistent but unverified through independent official sources. Multiple cybersecurity reporting outlets, including DeXpose, RedPacket Security, and HookPhish, have reported on the Akira group’s claim. As of August 20th, 2026, attorneys working with ClassAction.org are investigating whether a class action lawsuit can be filed in connection with this breach; no lawsuit has been filed yet.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Company or Organization: Williams Brothers Construction Co., Inc.
- Industry: Highway and heavy construction / Infrastructure contracting
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Incident type: Unauthorized access to network
- Date of breach: January 10th, 2026 – January 11th, 2026
- Date breach discovered: August 3rd, 2026
- Date of consumer notification: August 21st, 2026
- Total persons affected: 21,913
- Litigation status: Class action investigation underway as of August 20th, 2026; no lawsuit filed yet
- Source: Texas Attorney General data security breach report, BR-0005269; ClassAction.org investigation; Akira ransomware reporting via DeXpose
What Should You Do?
If you received a notice from Williams Brothers Construction Co., Inc., take steps now to protect yourself. Review any identity theft protection offer included in your notification letter and enroll before the deadline. Because Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, and health insurance information were exposed, consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with each of the three major credit bureaus—Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. Request your free annual credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com and watch for unfamiliar accounts or inquiries. Monitor your existing financial accounts closely for suspicious activity. Because health insurance information was involved, review any Explanation of Benefits statements from your insurer and watch for medical bills or services you do not recognize. If you believe your identity has already been misused, report it at IdentityTheft.gov for a personalized recovery plan.
Your Legal Rights
If your personal or health 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.
