Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating M.A. Ford Manufacturing Company, Inc. (“M.A. Ford”) regarding its recent data breach. The M.A. Ford data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information belonging to over 4,300 individuals.
ABOUT M.A. FORD MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.:
M.A. Ford is a machinery manufacturer based in Iowa. Founded in 1919, M.A. Ford has grown from a small Midwest maker of rotary files to a leading manufacturer of Carbide Cutting Tools for the Aerospace, Automotive & Medical Industries.3 Today, M.A. Ford’s line of products includes end mills, drills, burs, countersinks, reamers, routers, and chamfer mills. Additionally, M.A. Ford’s Custom Tooling Division can design a unique solution for a specific application, creating the best possible solution for a business’ manufacturing requirements.4 Headquartered in Davenport, Iowa, M.A. Ford has locations across the globe and employs over 200 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, M.A. Ford discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal identifiable information and protected health information in its systems may have been accessed. Through its investigation, M.A. Ford determined that an unauthorized actor gained access to this sensitive information between December 12 and December 14, 2023. On May 30, 2024, M.A. Ford began notifying individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Date of birth
- Driver’s license or state issued ID number
- Passport number
- U.S. Alien registration number
- Military ID number
- Financial information (e.g., account number, routing number, financial institution name)
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
If you received a breach notification letter from M.A. Ford Manufacturing Company, 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.
