Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Gerber Childrenswear LLC regarding its recent data breach. The Gerber Childrenswear data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to over 1,400 individuals.
ABOUT GERBER CHILDRENSWEAR LLC:
Gerber Childrenswear is a fashion retailer specializing in children’s apparel. Accordingly, Gerber Childrenswear sells a wide variety of clothing and related products, including sleepwear, active wear, accessories, bib cloths, bedding, and more. Founded in 1928, Gerber Childrenswear prides itself as a top producer of children’s apparel and a partner of various name brands such as NFL®, Onesies®, and New Balance®. Headquartered in New York, New York, Gerber Childrenswear operates 1 satellite office in Greenville, South Carolina.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On June 26, 2023, Gerber Childrenswear discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed and acquired. Through its investigation, Gerber Childrenswear determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed and obtained this sensitive information between June 13 and June 26, 2023. On August 14, 2023, Gerber Childrenswear began contacting individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
If you received a breach notification letter from Gerber Childrenswear LLC:
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 Gerber Childrenswear 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 free credit monitoring service provided by Gerber Childrenswear, 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.