Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Trussbilt LLC regarding its recent data breach. The Trussbilt data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT TRUSSBILT LLC:
Trussbilt is a construction company that specializes in building correctional and detention facilities. Founded in 1926, Trussbilt quickly expanded into the detention design and construction industry by innovating internal reinforcement systems and cell security measures. Currently, Trussbilt offers construction and retrofitting services in security wall panels, reinforced floor and ceiling systems, hollow metal doors, and holding cell furniture, including shelves, mirrors, beds, and tables. To date, Trussbilt has manufactured over 600,000 steel doors and has worked on a variety of projects with a range of security needs. Headquartered in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, Trussbilt operates its main manufacturing facility in Huron, South Dakota and has completed projects across the United States and in 17 foreign countries.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Trussbilt concluded that it had experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information in its systems may have been accessed. Through its investigation, Trussbilt determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed this sensitive information in or about November 2022. On March 27, 2023, Trussbilt began contacting individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Date of birth
- Driver’s license number
- Financial information (e.g., banking account information, credit card number)
- Health information
If you received a breach notification letter from Trussbilt:
We would like to speak with you about your rights and potential legal remedies in response to this data breach. Please fill out the form, below, or contact us at (608) 237-1775 or sam@turkestrauss.com.
If you were impacted by the Trussbilt data breach, you may consider taking the following steps to protect your personal information.
- Carefully review the breach notice and retain a copy;
- Enroll in any free credit monitoring services provided by Trussbilt LLC;
- Change passwords and security questions for online accounts;
- Regularly review account statements for signs of fraud or unauthorized activity;
- Monitor credit reports for signs of identity theft; and
- Contact a credit bureau(s) to request a temporary fraud alert.