Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Eckell, Sparks, Levy, Auerbach, Monte, Sloane, Matthews & Auslander, P.C. (“Eckell Sparks”) regarding its recent data breach. The Eckell Sparks data breach may have involved sensitive personal information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT ECKELL, SPARKS, LEVY, AUERBACH, MONTE, SLOANE, MATTHEWS & AUSLANDER, P.C.:
Eckell Sparks is a law practice based in Pennsylvania. Founded in 1964, Eckell Sparks offers a variety of legal services to both individuals and businesses. Today, Eckell Sparks’ practice areas include personal injury, wills, trusts, and estates, family law and divorce, municipal law, business law, commercial litigation, employment law, real estate, medial malpractice, and taxation. Headquartered in Media, Pennsylvania, Eckell Sparks has an additional location in West Chester, Pennsylvania and employs over 20 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Eckell Sparks 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. According to the breach notice, on November 21, 2023, Eckell Sparks was the victim of a ransomware attack. As a result, Eckell Sparks launched an investigation to determine the nature of the incident.
Through its investigation, Eckell Sparks learned that sensitive personal information in its systems may have been compromised by an unauthorized actor. As a result, Eckell Sparks 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
- Date of birth
On August 19, 2024, Eckell Sparks began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notices provided to the Vermont residents, Eckell Sparks is providing affected individuals with 12 months of complimentary identity monitoring services. A link to the form breach notification letter that Eckell Sparks filed with the Attorney General of Vermont is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from Eckell, Sparks, Levy, Auerbach, Monte, Sloane, Matthews & Auslander, P.C.:
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.
