Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, investigating English Construction Company regarding its recent data breach. The English Construction data breach may have involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to over 6,700 individuals.
ABOUT ENGLISH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY:
English Construction is a family-owned, multi-disciplined construction firm based in Virginia. Founded in 1909, English Construction’s areas of expertise include monumental structures, bridges, power plants, water and wastewater treatment facilities, public safety, correctional and courthouse facilities, factories, and historic renovations.2 Today, English Construction is licensed and can operate in eight states in Southeast U.S. with primary work in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.2 Headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, English Construction employs over 600 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, English Construction reported to the Attorney General of Maine that it had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed and acquired. According to the breach notice, in late September 2024, English Construction became aware of suspicious activity affecting its network. As a result, English Construction launched an investigation to determine the nature of the incident.
Through its investigation, English Construction confirmed that it was the subject of the ransomware attack and sensitive personal information in its systems may have been compromised and encrypted by an unauthorized third party. As a result, English Construction 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
- Address
- Driver’s license number
On November 7, 2024, English Construction began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notice sent to Maine residents, English Construction is providing affected individuals with a list of the specific types of sensitive information impacted and 24 months of complimentary credit monitoring services. A link to the form breach notification letters that English Construction filed with the Attorney General of Maine is below.
If you are a former employee of, or have received a breach notification letter from, English Construction Company:
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.
