Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Simpson Strong-Tie Co. Inc. regarding its recent data breach. The Simpson Strong-Tie data breach involved personal identifiable information belonging to over 5,000 individuals.
ABOUT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE CO. INC.:
Simpson Strong-Tie is a wholesale building materials company based in California. A leader in structural systems research and technology, Simpson Strong-Tie is one of the world’s largest suppliers of structural building products.3 Today, Simpson Strong-Tie offers a broad range of products, including engineered structural connectors, fasteners and fastening systems, mechanical and adhesive anchors, lateral-force resistance systems, and repair, protection, & strengthening products. Headquartered in Pleasanton, California, Simpson Strong-Tie has locations in North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, and employs over 1,000 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Simpson Strong-Tie 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, Simpson Strong-Tie determined that an unauthorized party may have had access to this sensitive information from October 9 to October 11, 2023. On March 19, 2024, Simpson Strong-Tie 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 Simpson Strong-Tie Co. 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 Simpson Strong-Tie 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 Simpson Strong-Tie Co. 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.