Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating CAIRE Inc. regarding its recent data breach. The CAIRE data breach involved personal identifiable information belonging to over 2,500 individuals.
ABOUT CAIRE INC.:
CAIRE is a medical equipment manufacturing company based in Georgia. In business for over 50 years, CAIRE leverages its rich legacy in oxygen technology expertise to develop and market innovative solutions in support of the long-term health and wellness of people with chronic respiratory conditions, as well as industrial applications to benefit commercial enterprise.2 Today, CAIRE’s portfolio of brands includes respiratory care diagnostic equipment; oxygen therapy devices designed for portable, at-home and military use; and turnkey on-site generation solutions for medical, industrial and environmental applications.2 Headquartered in Ball Ground, Georgia, CAIRE employs over 500 individuals with sales and services in more than 100 countries.2
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, CAIRE discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed and acquired. Through its investigation, CAIRE determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed this sensitive information on February 11, 2023. On March 5, 2024, CAIRE began notifying individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
If you received a breach notification letter from CAIRE Inc.:
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 CAIRE 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 CAIRE Inc.:
- 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.