Plaintiff alleges industrial bolting company failed to protect sensitive data leading to a major data breach

In a recent class action lawsuit, an individual has taken legal action against a corporation for allegedly failing to protect sensitive personal information, leading to a significant data breach. The complaint was filed by Jennifer Fanelli on February 16, 2026, in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey against UNEX Corporation, which operates under the name HYTORC Division of UNEX Corporation.

The case revolves around allegations that UNEX Corporation did not adequately secure and safeguard the personally identifiable information (PII) entrusted to it by its clients. This failure purportedly resulted in a data breach on November 2, 2025, where unauthorized individuals accessed and potentially stole sensitive data including names and Social Security numbers. Despite launching an investigation immediately after discovering the breach, it wasn’t until January 5, 2026, that the company confirmed personal information had been compromised. Impacted individuals were notified about this breach starting February 5, 2026.

Fanelli accuses UNEX Corporation of negligence and other violations such as unjust enrichment and breach of fiduciary duty. She claims that due to inadequate security measures and delayed notification of the breach, affected individuals have suffered financial losses and are at increased risk of identity theft. The lawsuit highlights how these failures have caused irreparable harm by exposing private information to potential misuse on platforms like the dark web.

The plaintiff is seeking several forms of relief from the court. These include compensatory damages for financial losses incurred due to identity theft risks, as well as injunctive relief requiring UNEX Corporation to implement more robust security measures. Additionally, Fanelli demands coverage for credit monitoring services for those affected by the breach.

Representing Jennifer Fanelli is attorney Leanna A. Loginov from Shamis & Gentile P.A., based in Miami, Florida. The case has been assigned Case ID: 2:26-cv-01499 in front of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.