Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Sterling Plumbing, Inc. (“Sterling”) regarding its recent data breach. The Sterling data breach may have involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT STERLING PLUMBING, INC.:
Sterling is a plumbing products manufacturer based in Wisconsin. Founded in 1907, Sterling offers a full line of mid-priced plumbing products for the bathroom and kitchen, providing a range of configuration options with dependable performance day in, day out to provide versatile style and ease of installation.2 Today, Sterling is a brand of Kohler, one of America’s oldest and largest privately held companies that manufactures smart Kitchen & Bath products and host world-class hospitality experiences.3 Headquartered in Kohler, Wisconsin, Kohler employs over 10,000 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Sterling discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed and acquired. Through its investigation, Sterling determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed this information on March 18, 2024. As a result, Sterling began notifying individuals whose information may have been impacted. The exact type of personal information potentially exposed has not been made publicly available by Sterling. However, according to state reporting guidelines, “personal information” can include the following types of information:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license number
- Government issued ID number (e.g., State ID card number, tax ID number, passport number, military ID number)
- Financial information (e.g., account number/credit or debit card number, in combination with password/access code)
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
- Unique biometric data
- Genetic data
If you received a breach notification letter from Sterling Plumbing, 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 872.263.1100 or sam@straussborrelli.com.
