Almeida Law Group is investigating a data breach at Ray Riding Motors, Inc. The breach occurred on February 23rd, 2026 and was discovered on May 1st, 2026. If you were affected, contact Almeida Law Group.
About Ray Riding Motors, Inc.
Ray Riding Motors, Inc. does business as Wills Point Chevrolet and operates as a new and used automobile dealership at 660 Houston St. in Wills Point, Texas. According to the Better Business Bureau, the business has operated since 1978 and has maintained a local presence in Wills Point since 2001. It is also known by the alternate names Ray Ridings Buick GMC and Ray Ridings Motors, Inc. The breach exposed a combination of personal, financial, and medical information, making it particularly significant for those affected.
What Happened?
Ray Riding Motors, Inc. was listed in a Texas Attorney General data security breach report (record BR-0005125), published on June 22nd, 2026. The incident affected 491 individuals in total. The compromised information included names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, and medical information. Affected individuals were notified by U.S. Mail.
The Akira ransomware group claimed responsibility for the attack on March 13th, 2026, posting about it on their Tor-based leak site. The estimated attack date of February 23rd, 2026 aligns with the breach date reported to the Texas Attorney General. Notably, the company did not discover the breach until May 1st, 2026—more than two months after the attack occurred and nearly seven weeks after the ransomware group had already publicly claimed credit. According to supplemental reporting, Akira claimed to have obtained sensitive documents including scanned personal employee documents, passports, driver’s licenses, W-9 forms, bank statements, financial records, and various agreements, though these specific document types are not confirmed in the Texas Attorney General filing. As of June 22nd, 2026, no formal class action complaint had been filed in court, though at least one law firm has opened an investigation and is soliciting affected individuals.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Company or Organization: Ray Riding Motors, Inc. (d/b/a Wills Point Chevrolet)
- Industry: Retail – Automobile Dealership (New and Used Vehicles)
- Location: Wills Point, Texas
- Incident type: Ransomware attack (Akira ransomware group)
- Date of breach: February 23rd, 2026
- Date breach discovered: May 1st, 2026
- Date of consumer notification: June 22nd, 2026 (report published; notification by U.S. Mail)
- Total persons affected: 491
- Litigation status: No class action filed as of June 22nd, 2026; Shamis & Gentile P.A. has opened an investigation
- Source: Texas Attorney General Data Security Breach Report – BR-0005125; RedPacket Security – Akira Ransomware Victim: Wills Point Chevrolet; ClaimDepot – Ray Riding Motors Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
What Should You Do?
If you received a notice from Ray Riding Motors, Inc. or Wills Point Chevrolet, take immediate steps 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. You can request a free copy of your credit report at AnnualCreditReport.com and review it carefully for unfamiliar accounts or activity. Monitor your existing financial accounts for unauthorized transactions. Because medical information was among the data exposed, you should also review any Explanation of Benefits statements from your insurer and check your medical records for services you did not receive. If you suspect misuse of your information, report it at IdentityTheft.gov, which provides 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.
