Wright, Moore, DeHart, Dupuis & Hutchinson Data Breach Investigation
Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Wright, Moore, DeHart, Dupuis & Hutchinson, LLC (“WMDDH”) regarding its recent data breach. The WMDDH data breach may have involved sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT WRIGHT, MOORE, DEHART, DUPUIS & HUTCHINSON, LLC:
WMDDH is a full-service certified public accounting firm based in Louisiana. With extensive experience dealing with the oil and gas industry, WMDDH services clients ranging from small companies to multi-national operations.2 Today, WMDDH’s expertise ranges from basic tax management and accounting services to more in-depth services such as audits, financial statements, litigation support, management advisory and consulting services.2 Headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana, WMDDH employs over 50 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, WMDDH announced 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, on or around July 11, 2023, WMDDH became aware of unusual activity within its computer network. As a result, WMDDH launched an investigation to determine the nature of the incident.
Through its investigation, WMDDH learned that sensitive personal information in its systems may have been viewed and obtained by an unauthorized third-party. As a result, WMDDH began a review of the data to determine what information had been impacted as well as identify the specific individuals affected. On July 18, 2024, WMDDH completed this review. While the information impacted varies depending on the individual, the type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license number
- Financial account number
- Passport number
- Medical/treatment information
As a result of the data breach, WMDDH posted notice of the incident on its website. Based on the website breach notice, WMDDH is providing affected individuals with a list of the specific type of sensitive information impacted and 12 months of complimentary identity monitoring services. A link to the form breach notification that WMDDH posted to its website is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from Wright, Moore, DeHart, Dupuis & Hutchinson, 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.
