Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Michael & Son Services regarding its recent data breach. The Michael & Son Services data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to an undetermined number of current employees.
ABOUT MICHAEL & SON SERVICES:
Michael & Son Services is construction company that specializes in services related to cooling, heating, electricity, plumbing, restoration, and remodeling. Accordingly, Michael & Son Services offers a home care maintenance plan and 24/7 emergency service. Founded in 1976, Michael & Son Services operates over 500 service trucks and prides itself as one of the nation’s largest service companies. Headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, Michael & Son Services has 10 satellite offices across Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina. Michael & Son Services employs over 500 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On December 15, 2022, Michael & Son Services 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, Michael & Son Services determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed this sensitive information. On February 14, 2023, Michael & Son Services began notifying individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license number
- Passport number
If you received a breach notification letter from Michael & Son Services:
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 Michael & Son Services 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 services provided by Michael & Son Services;
- 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.