Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Finn Corporation regarding its recent data breach. The Finn data breach may have involved sensitive personal information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT FINN CORPORATION:
Finn is a landscaping equipment manufacturer based in Ohio. Founded in 1935, Finn provides equipment for the landscape and erosion control industries, including its Straw Blower, HydroSeeder® and the Bark & Mulch Blower.2 Today, Finn is a leader in ground and soil management, and creates solutions that prevent soil erosion and promote healthy soil practices to improve and beautify the environment.2 Headquartered in Fairfield, Ohio, Finn has more than 175 dealer and service locations in North America, Australia, South America, Africa, and Europe, and employs over 50 individuals.3
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Finn reported to the Attorney General of New Hampshire 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, on November 13, 2024, Finn became aware of suspicious activity in its computer network which disrupted access to certain systems.1 As a result, Finn launched an investigation to determine the nature of the incident.
Through its investigation, Finn confirmed that sensitive personal information in its systems may have been viewed and obtained by an unauthorized third party between November 12 and November 13, 2024. As a result, Finn began a review of the data to determine what information had been impacted as well as identify the specific individuals affected. On January 17, 2025, Finn completed this review. The exact type of personal information potentially exposed has not been made publicly available by Finn. However, according to state reporting guidelines, “personal information” can include the following types of information:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license or other government identification number
- Account number, credit or debit card number, in combination with any required security code, access code, or password that would permit access to an individual’s financial account
On February 12, 2025, Finn began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notice sent to New Hampshire residents, Finn is providing affected individuals with a list of the specific types of sensitive information impacted and complimentary credit monitoring services. A link to the form breach notification letters that Finn filed with the Attorney General of New Hampshire is below.
If you are a received a breach notification letter from Finn Corporation:
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.
