Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating The Hillman Group regarding its recent data breach. The Hillman data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to over 6,000 individuals.
ABOUT THE HILLMAN GROUP:
The Hillman Group is a publicly traded manufacturing company that designs various hardware solutions products. Since its founding in 1964 as the Hillman Bolt & Screw Corporation, Hillman’s product range has expanded from solely fasteners to include work gloves, drills, pet tags, and keys. Hillman products are found at over 40,000 retailers, including home improvement stores like Home Depot and Lowe’s.2 In 2022, Hillman reported sales of over $1.48 billion. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, Hillman employs more than 1,000 individuals for design, engineering, finance, product management, and more.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On June 14, 2023, Hillman discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed. Through its investigation, Hillman concluded that an unauthorized actor may have accessed this sensitive information between May 30 and June 2, 2023. On November 6, 2023, Hillman began notifying 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 The Hillman Group:
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 872.263.1100 or sam@straussborrelli.com.
