Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Flambeau, Inc., regarding its recent data breach. The Flambeau data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to current and former employees.
ABOUT FLAMBEAU, INC.:
Flambeau is a plastics manufacturer that specializes in making a large variety of products under its various subsidiaries and brands. Founded in 1947 as the plastics industry was just taking off, Flambeau capitalized on this new material by manufacturing products that ranged from toys to tumblers. Over time, Flambeau became known for outdoors products, packaging lines, and more. Today, Flambeau engages in blow molding, injection molding, medical molding, tooling, and automation to offer customers and clients premier plastics. Headquartered in Baraboo, Wisconsin, Flambeau operates manufacturing centers across the United States and has a multinational footprint by doing business in Europe, Asia, and North America. Flambeau employs over 1,000 individuals and has a combined revenue of more than $4.4 billion.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On July 27, 2022, Flambeau experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed. Through its investigation, Flambeau concluded that an unauthorized actor may have accessed this sensitive information. On October 19, 2022, Flambeau began notifying individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information impacted includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Address
- Tax information (e.g., W2 information)
If you are a current or former employee of Flambeau, 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 (608) 237-1775 or sam@turkestrauss.com.
If you were impacted by the Flambeau 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 any free credit monitoring service provided by Flambeau, 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.