Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Weinberg, Wheeler, Hudgins, Gunn & Dial, LLC (“WWHGD”) regarding its recent data breach. The WWHGD data breach may have involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to over 2,000 individuals.
ABOUT WEINBERG, WHEELER, HUDGINS, GUNN & DIAL, LLC:
WWHGD is a law firm based in Georgia. Founded in 1999, WWHGD specializes in variety of practice areas including construction, healthcare, surety, real estate, insurance law, medical malpractice, personal injury, and premise liability.4 Today, WWHGD represents clients in commercial disputes and catastrophic litigation across the country and internationally, including industry leaders in transportation, health care, hospitality, construction, manufacturing, aviation, power, and oil and gas.5 Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, WWHGD has multiple locations across the United States and employs over 200 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, WWHGD reported to the Attorney General of Maine 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, WWHGD recently became aware of a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to its computer network. As a result, WWHGD launched an investigation to determine the nature of the incident.
Through its investigation, WWHGD learned that sensitive personal information in its systems may have been viewed and taken by an unauthorized actor on September 11, 2023. As a result, WWHGD 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 29, 2024, WWHGD began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notice sent to Maine residents, WWHGD 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 letters that WWHGD filed with the Attorney General of Maine is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from Weinberg, Wheeler, Hudgins, Gunn & Dial, LLC:
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.
