Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating MGS Mfg. Group, Inc., which does business as MGS, regarding its recent data breach. The MGS data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to more than 5,100 current and former employees.
ABOUT MGS MFG. GROUP, INC.:
MGS is a plastics manufacturing company that specializes in the tooling and molding of a large variety of plastic products. Founded in 1982, MGS has harnessed its expertise in custom automation systems, specialty injection machinery, and cutting-edge technology to become an industry leader in specialty plastics production. Currently, MGS supplies its products to a diverse array of customers and industries, including the healthcare, consumer, electronics, and automotive sectors. Headquartered in Germantown, Wisconsin, MGS operates manufacturing centers across the United States, Mexico, and four European countries.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On July 14, 2022, MGS discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed. Through its investigation, MGS determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed this sensitive information between July 12 and July 14, 2022. On October 4, 2022, MGS began notifying individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Address
- Wage information
- Work injury logs
If you are a current or former employee of MGS Mfg. 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 (608) 237-1775 or sam@turkestrauss.com.
If you were impacted by the MGS data breach, you may consider taking the following steps to protect your personal information.
- Carefully review the breach notice and retain a copy;
- Enroll in the free credit monitoring service provided by MGS Mfg. Group, Inc.;
- Change passwords and security questions for online accounts;
- Regularly review account statements for signs of fraud or unauthorized activity;
- Monitor credit reports for signs of identity theft; and
- Contact a credit bureau(s) to request a temporary fraud alert.