Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Mizuno USA Inc. regarding its recent data breach. The Mizuno USA data breach may have involved sensitive personal information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT MIZUNO USA INC.:
Mizuno USA manufactures and sells sports equipment and is based in Georgia. A subsidiary of the Mizuno Corporation in Japan, Mizuno USA was established in 1997 after dissolving the Mizuno Corporation of America during restructuring.2 In addition to offering equipment for baseball, golf, running, softball, volleyball, soccer, and more, Mizuno USA makes custom uniforms, baseball and softball gloves, cleats, and custom fittings for golf.3 Headquartered in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, Mizuno USA employs over 200 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Mizuno USA 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 accessed and acquired. According to the breach notice, on November 6, 2024, Mizuno USA identified suspicious activity on certain network systems.1 As a result, Mizuno USA launched an investigation to determine the nature of the incident.
Through its investigation, Mizuno USA confirmed that sensitive personal information in its systems may have been viewed and copied by an unauthorized third party between August 21 and October 29, 2024. As a result, Mizuno USA 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:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license number
- Financial account information
On January 30, 2025, Mizuno USA began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notices provided to the Maine residents, Mizuno USA is providing affected individuals with a list of the information impacted and 12 months of complimentary identity monitoring services. A link to the form breach notification letter that Mizuno USA filed with the Attorney General of Maine is below.
If you received a breach notification letter from Mizuno USA 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.
