Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating The Scharine Group, Inc. (“Scharine”) regarding its recent data breach. The Scharine data breach involved sensitive personal information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT THE SCHARINE GROUP, INC.:
Scharine is a manufacturing and agricultural equipment company based in Wisconsin. Founded in 1962, Scharine provides a range of equipment fabrication and construction services, particularly for agricultural industries, including dollies and racks, custom welding projects, grain storage equipment, dairy farm equipment, crane operation services, and more.2,3 Headquartered in Whitewater, Wisconsin, Scharine operates five specialized divisions across its Wisconsin locations in Whitewater, Monroe, Darien, and Mt Horeb.2,3
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Scharine 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, Scharine 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:4
- Name
- Social Security number
- Financial account information
On December 16, 2025, Scharine began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notice sent to Massachusetts residents, Scharine 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 Scharine filed with the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from The Scharine Group, Inc.:
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.
