Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Linemaster Switch Corporation (“Linemaster”) regarding its recent data breach. The Linemaster data breach involved sensitive personal information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT LINEMASTER SWITCH CORPORATION:
Linemaster is a manufacturer of foot switches and hand controls based in Connecticut. Founded in 1952, Linemaster offers various products such as foot operated switches, hand controls, cable assemblies, and medical device foot controls.2 Headquartered in Woodstock, Connecticut, Linemaster employs over 50 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Linemaster reported to the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that the sensitive personal identifiable information in its care may have been compromised. In the sample breach notice provided to the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Linemaster does not elaborate on the nature of the security incident that impacted its systems. While the information impacted varies depending on the individual, the type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
As a result of the breach, Linemaster began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notice sent to Massachusetts residents, Linemaster 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 Linemaster filed with the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from Linemaster Switch 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.
