Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Mueller Water Products, Inc. (“Mueller”) regarding its recent data breach. The Mueller data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS, INC.:
Mueller is a manufacturer and marketer of products and services used in the transmission, distribution and measurement of water in North America.3 Founded in 1857, Mueller’s broad product and service portfolio includes engineered valves, fire hydrants, pipe connection and repair products, metering products, leak detection, pipe condition assessment, pressure management products, and software technology that provides critical water system data.3 Today, Mueller helps municipalities increase operational efficiencies, improve customer service, and prioritize capital spending.3 Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Mueller employs over 1,000 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Mueller reported to the Attorney General of Vermont that it had experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed and acquired. According to the breach notice, in late October 2023, Mueller detected suspicious activity on its computer network. As a result, Mueller launched an investigation to determine the nature of the incident.
Through its investigation, Mueller learned that sensitive personal information in its systems may have been viewed and taken by an unauthorized actor between October 25 and October 26, 2023. As a result, Mueller began a review of the data to determine what information had been impacted as well as identify the specific individuals affected. While the information impacted varies depending on the individual, the type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
On August 16, 2024, Mueller began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notice sent to Vermont residents, Mueller is providing affected individuals with a list of the specific type of sensitive information impacted and complimentary credit monitoring services. A link to the form breach notification letters that Mueller filed with the Attorney General of Vermont is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from Mueller Water Products, 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.
