Almeida Law Group is investigating a data breach at McClarty Farms LLC. The breach occurred on June 5th, 2026. If you were affected, contact Almeida Law Group.
About McClarty Farms LLC
McClarty Farms LLC is part of the HMC Farms / HMC Group family of companies, a family-owned agricultural enterprise established in 1887 and based in Kingsburg, California (Fresno County). The business grows peaches, plums, nectarines, and table grapes in California’s Central Valley. The breach notice was issued by The HMC Group Marketing, Inc., which does business as HMC Farms and shares the same address as McClarty Farms LLC at 13138 S Bethel Ave, Kingsburg, CA 93631, indicating this incident affected the broader HMC Farms enterprise.
What Happened?
McClarty Farms LLC was listed in a California Attorney General sample breach notice reported on July 13th, 2026. According to the notice, the company detected unusual activity on its computer networks on June 5th, 2026 and immediately launched an investigation with the help of outside experts. The investigation determined that some employee personal information could have been accessed or downloaded during the incident. The company concluded its review of whose information was involved on June 23rd, 2026, and the notice was dated July 10th, 2026. The specific data types involved were redacted in the English-language version of the notice; the Spanish-language section partially reveals that names were among the affected information. No total number of affected persons was specified in the filing. Affected individuals are being offered 12 months of credit monitoring and proactive fraud assistance through Cyberscout, a TransUnion company, at no charge, with an enrollment deadline of October 10th, 2026.
The SETTRA ransomware group claimed responsibility for an attack on hmcfarms.com. Ransomware.live recorded the claim on June 28th, 2026, with an estimated attack date of June 4th, 2026 — one day before the June 5th, 2026 unusual activity date cited in the breach notice. SETTRA is described as a double-extortion group first observed in June 2026, with HMC Farms listed among its initial 11 claimed victims. FalconFeeds.io and Breachsense both reported the HMC Farms listing, and the group is known to emphasize data theft and public exposure as its primary pressure tactics. No class action lawsuits or other public litigation connected to this incident were found as of July 16th, 2026.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Company or Organization: McClarty Farms LLC / The HMC Group Marketing, Inc. (dba HMC Farms)
- Industry: Agriculture — fruit farming and produce marketing (peaches, nectarines, plums, table grapes)
- Location: Kingsburg, California (Fresno County)
- Incident type: Ransomware attack (SETTRA group); unauthorized access and potential exfiltration of employee personal information
- Date of breach: June 5th, 2026
- Date breach discovered: June 23rd, 2026
- Date of consumer notification: July 10th, 2026
- Identity theft protection offered: 12 months of credit monitoring, credit report, and credit score services plus proactive fraud assistance via Cyberscout (TransUnion)
- Enrollment deadline: October 10th, 2026
- Source: California Attorney General sample breach notice; Ransomware.live — SETTRA victim listing; Proven Data — SETTRA Ransomware Analysis; FalconFeeds.io
What Should You Do?
If you received a notice from McClarty Farms LLC or HMC Farms, enroll in the complimentary 12-month credit monitoring service offered through Cyberscout at bfs.cyberscout.com/activate before the October 10th, 2026 deadline. You should also consider placing 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 bank and credit card statements carefully for any unfamiliar charges, and check your credit reports for free at AnnualCreditReport.com. If you believe your information has already been misused, visit IdentityTheft.gov to create a personalized recovery plan and report the incident.
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.
