Peterson Cat Data Breach Investigation
Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Peterson Holding Company, which does business as Peterson Cat, regarding its recent data breach. The Peterson Cat data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information belonging to over 8,000 individuals.
ABOUT PETERSON HOLDING COMPANY D/B/A PETERSON CAT:
Peterson Cat is a Caterpillar equipment and machinery dealer based in Oregon. Founded in 1936, Peterson Cat is part of Caterpillar’s worldwide dealer network serving 100,000+ square miles of Northern California, Oregon, and southwest Washington.3 As one of the largest dealers in North America, Peterson Cat’s 42 stores positioned throughout its territory provide convenient access to Caterpillar parts, equipment, service, and rentals.3 Today, Peterson Cat serves the construction, forestry, agriculture, governmental, and trucking industries.3 Headquartered in Hillsboro, Oregon, Peterson Cat employs over 1,000 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Peterson Cat reported to the Attorney General of Maine that it had experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information in its systems may have been accessed and acquired. According to the breach notice, between June 27 and June 28, 2023, Peterson Cat discovered suspicious activity within its network. As a result, Peterson Cat launched an investigation to determine the nature of the incident.
Through its investigation, Peterson Cat learned that sensitive personal information may have been viewed or taken from its systems between June 27 and June 28, 2023. As a result, Peterson Cat began a review of the data to determine what information had been impacted as well as identify the specific individuals affected. On May 8, 2024, Peterson Cat completed this review. While the information impacted varies depending on the individual, the type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Date of birth
- Driver’s license number
- US military or other federally issued ID number
- Passport number
- Financial account information
- Medical information
On August 1, 2024, Peterson Cat began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notice sent to Maine residents and the notice posted on its website, Peterson Cat is providing affected individuals with a list of the specific type of sensitive information impacted and 12 months of complimentary credit monitoring services. A link to the form breach notification letter that Peterson Cat filed with the Attorney General of Maine is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from Peterson Holding Company d/b/a Peterson Cat:
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.
