Almeida Law Group is investigating a data breach at Othon, Inc. The breach occurred on March 11, 2026, and was discovered on March 12, 2026. If you were affected, contact Almeida Law Group.
About Othon, Inc.
Othon, Inc. is a civil engineering consulting firm founded in 1980 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, with an additional office in Richardson, Texas. The firm provides professional engineering services to government and private clients, with work spanning transportation infrastructure, bridges, airports, municipal systems, and construction management. The data involved in this breach included Social Security numbers and financial account information, which are among the most sensitive categories of personal data.
What Happened?
Othon, Inc. was listed in a Maine Attorney General filing dated June 4, 2026. The incident was an external system breach—hacking—in which unauthorized parties accessed and downloaded files from Othon’s network between March 11 and March 12, 2026. Othon discovered the suspicious activity on March 12, 2026, and launched a forensic investigation with the help of third-party specialists. After completing a review of the affected files, Othon determined that the information involved included names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, and financial account information. The breach notice indicates the affected individuals provided this information to Othon during the course of their employment, suggesting those affected are current or former employees. A total of 469 individuals were affected. Othon notified federal law enforcement and is implementing additional security safeguards and employee training.
No ransomware group claims, threat-actor attribution, or class action litigation has been identified in connection with this incident.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Company or Organization: Othon, Inc.
- Industry: Civil Engineering / Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
- Location: 575 N. Dairy Ashford Road, Houston, TX
- Incident type: External system breach (hacking)
- Date of breach: March 11, 2026
- Date breach discovered: March 12, 2026
- Date of consumer notification: June 4, 2026
- Total persons affected: 469
- Identity theft protection offered: Yes — 24 months of credit monitoring through Epiq
- Source: Maine Attorney General Filing; OTHON, Inc. – LinkedIn; Othon, Inc. – Dun & Bradstreet
What Should You Do?
If you received a notice from Othon, Inc., you should enroll in the 24 months of free credit monitoring offered through Epiq before the deadline stated in your notice. 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 someone to open accounts in your name. Review your bank and financial account statements closely for any unauthorized transactions, and obtain your free credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com to check for unfamiliar accounts or activity. If you suspect your information has been misused, report it at IdentityTheft.gov, which can help you create a personalized recovery plan.
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.
