Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Tuttle-Click Automotive Group (“Tuttle-Click”) regarding its recent data breach. The Tuttle-Click data breach may have involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to over 6,000 individuals.
ABOUT TUTTLE-CLICK AUTOMOTIVE GROUP:
Tuttle-Click is an automotive dealership group based in California. Founded in 1946, Tuttle-Click provides a wide selection of new and used vehicles from multiple brands, including Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Hyundai, Jeep, Lincoln, Mazda, and Ram. Additionally, Tuttle-Click locations offer car service and repairs, from routine service to major repairs, and helps customers obtain car parts and accessories.3 Headquartered in Irvine, California, Tuttle-Click has additional locations across California and employs over 500 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Tuttle-Click 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, on December 5, 2023, Tuttle-Click identified suspicious activity within its computer network and that certain systems were encrypted by malware.1 As a result, Tuttle-Click launched an investigation to determine the nature of the incident.
Through its investigation, Tuttle-Click determined that sensitive personal information in its systems may have been viewed and obtained by an unauthorized actor between November 24, 2023, and December 5, 2023. As a result, Tuttle-Click began a review of the data to determine what information had been impacted as well as identify the specific individuals affected. On September 3, 2024, Tuttle-Click completed this review. While the information impacted varies depending on the individual, the type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
On September 19, 2024, Tuttle-Click began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notice sent to Maine residents, Tuttle-Click 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 Tuttle-Click filed with the Attorney General of Maine is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from Tuttle-Click Automotive Group:
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.
