Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. (“Bassett”) regarding its recent data breach. The Bassett data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES, INC.:
Bassett is a furniture manufacturer and marketer based in Virginia. Founded in 1902, Bassett offers a variety of furniture options to customers, including couches, chairs, tables, mattresses, dressers, nightstands, desks, rugs, outdoor furniture, home decorations, and more. Additionally, Bassett stores feature the latest on-trend furniture styles, a selection of upholstery fabrics, free in-home design visits, virtual appointments, and coordinated decorating accessories.3 Headquartered in Bassett, Virginia, Bassett operates approximately 100 retail locations across the United States and Puerto Rico and employs over 1,000 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Bassett reported to the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that it had experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed. In the form breach notice, Bassett does not elaborate on the nature of the security incident that impacted its systems. While the information impacted varies depending on the individual, the type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
On August 9, 2024, Bassett began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notice sent to Massachusetts residents, Bassett is providing affected individuals with a list of the specific type of sensitive information impacted and 24 months of complimentary credit monitoring services. A link to the form breach notification letters that Bassett filed with the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from Bassett Furniture Industries, 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.
