Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Special Tree, Ltd. regarding its recent data breach. The Special Tree data breach involved sensitive personal information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT SPECIAL TREE, LTD.:
Special Tree is a rehabilitation and healthcare provider based in Michigan. Founded in 1974, Special Tree specializes in neurorehabilitation for post-and subacute care and recovery from brain injury, spinal cord injury, and multiple trauma.3 Offering programs for adults and children, Special Tree’s services include subacute treatment with specialized 24-hour nursing and respiratory care, residential and supporting living programs, therapy and outpatient services, and vocational rehabilitation at 30 locations throughout Michigan.4 Headquartered in Romulus, Michigan, Special Tree employs over 500 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Special Tree reported to the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that it had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal identifiable information in its care may have been accessed. According to the breach notice, on September 28, 2024, Special Tree identified unusual activity on its network.1 As a result, Special Tree launched an investigation to determine the nature of the incident.
Through its investigation, Special Tree confirmed that sensitive personal information in its systems may have been compromised by an unauthorized third party between September 28 and September 30, 2024. As a result, Special Tree 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
- Driver’s license number
- Financial account information
On March 31, 2025, Special Tree began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notice sent to Massachusetts residents, Special Tree 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 Special Tree filed with the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from Special Tree, Ltd.:
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.
