ABOUT PHIL SMITH MANAGEMENT, INC. D/B/A PHIL SMITH AUTOMOTIVE GROUP:
Phil Smith is an automotive dealership group based in Florida. Founded in 1981, Phil Smith sells and services Acura, Kia, Chevrolet, Toyota, and more across multiple branded dealerships.2 Headquartered in Lighthouse Point, Florida, Phil Smith operates out of nine locations in Florida and North Carolina.3
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Phil Smith 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 compromised. According to the breach notice, in or around early February, Phil Smith became the victim of a ransomware attack that affected its IT systems.1 As a result, Phil Smith launched an investigation to determine the nature of the incident.
Through its investigation, Phil Smith confirmed that sensitive personal information in its systems may have been accessed by an unauthorized third party.1 As a result, Phil Smith conducted 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
- Address
- Driver’s license or state identification number
On July 31, 2025, Phil Smith began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals.1 Based on the breach notice sent to Maine residents, Phil Smith 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 Phil Smith filed with the Attorney General of Maine is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from Phil Smith Management, Inc. d/b/a Phil Smith 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.
