Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Jetobra, Inc., which does business as Hoffman Auto Group (“Hoffman”), regarding its recent data breach. The Hoffman data breach involved sensitive personal information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT JETOBRA, INC. D/B/A HOFFMAN AUTO GROUP:
Hoffman is a car dealership company based in Connecticut. Founded in 1921, Hoffman offers a range of new and pre-owned motor vehicles, as well as vehicle care services, across its dealerships, selling brands such as Audi, BMW, Ford, Honda, Porshe, Subaru, and more.2,3 Headquartered in East Hartford, Connecticut, Hoffman employs over 600 individuals and operates 11 dealerships across Connecticut and Vermont.2,3,4
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Hoffman reported to the Attorney General of Vermont that it had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal identifiable information in its care may have been compromised. According to the breach notice, on or about October 13, 2025, Hoffman identified a potential data security concern.1 As a result, Hoffman launched an investigation to determine the nature of the incident.
Through its investigation, Hoffman confirmed that sensitive personal information in its systems may have been accessed by an unauthorized third party between September 16 and September 17, 2025. As a result, Hoffman 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:5
- Name
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license information
As a result of the breach, Hoffman began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notice sent to Vermont residents, Hoffman is providing affected individuals with a list of the specific types of sensitive information impacted and complimentary credit monitoring services. A link to the breach notification letters that Hoffman filed with the Attorney General of Vermont is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from Jetobra, Inc. d/b/a Hoffman Auto 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.
