Almeida Law Group is investigating a data breach at Premier Select Sires, Inc. The breach was disclosed to the Vermont Attorney General on July 9th, 2026. If you were affected, contact Almeida Law Group.
About Premier Select Sires, Inc.
Premier Select Sires, Inc. is a farmer-owned cooperative headquartered in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, that provides bovine genetics, reproduction services, and herd management products to dairy and beef cattle producers. Part of the Select Sires federation, the cooperative has served producers since 1950 and operates across 23 states. The breach exposed sensitive personal and financial information, making it particularly significant for anyone whose records were held in the company’s systems.
What Happened?
Premier Select Sires, Inc. filed a disclosure with the Vermont Attorney General on July 9th, 2026, indicating unauthorized access to sensitive personal and financial data. As of this filing, at least 376 Vermont residents have been identified as affected, though the company has not publicly disclosed the cause of the incident, its full scope, or the total number of individuals affected nationwide. The compromised information includes Social Security numbers, financial account codes, and credit and debit account information. Premier Select Sires has begun notifying impacted individuals by letter and is directing questions to the company.
As of this writing, no formal class action lawsuit has been filed, but at least two law firms have announced investigations into potential claims on behalf of affected individuals: Edelson Lechtzin LLP and Shamis & Gentile P.A.
Key Facts at a Glance
Company or Organization: Premier Select Sires, Inc.
Industry: Agriculture / Bovine Genetics and Livestock Services
Location: Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania
Incident type: Unauthorized access to personal and financial data
Date reported to Vermont AG: July 9th, 2026
Total persons affected: At least 376 Vermont residents (may increase as investigation continues)
Litigation status: No class action filed as of this writing; at least two law firms are actively investigating
Source: Vermont Attorney General Security Breach Notices — https://ago.vermont.gov/categories/security-breach-notices; Edelson Lechtzin LLP — https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/07/13/3326537/0/en/Premier-Select-Sires-Inc-Data-Breach-Alert-Edelson-Lechtzin-LLP-Launches-Investigation-Into-Exposure-of-Personal-Information.html
What Should You Do?
If you received a notice from Premier Select Sires, Inc. about this breach, watch for any identity theft protection or credit monitoring services the company may offer and note any enrollment deadlines. Because Social Security numbers and financial account information were among the exposed data types, you should place a fraud alert or credit freeze with the three major credit bureaus — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion — and closely monitor your credit reports and financial accounts for unfamiliar activity. You are entitled to a free credit report from each bureau at AnnualCreditReport.com. If you believe your identity has already been misused, visit IdentityTheft.gov for step-by-step recovery guidance.
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.
