Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating PGT Innovations regarding its recent data breach. The PGT Innovations data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to over 6,000 individuals.
ABOUT PGT INNOVATIONS:
PGT Innovations is a wholesale building materials company specializing in the production of windows and doors. Comprised of multiple brands, PGT Innovations sources its windows and doors from companies including Western Window Systems, Anlin Windows & Doors, Martin Door, and Eco Window Systems. Founded in 1980, PGT Innovations began as a vinyl porch enclosure business, later expanding into window manufacturing. Today, PGT Innovations has grown to offer hundreds of products across its various brands. Located in North Venice, Florida, PGT Innovations has 5 locations and employs approximately 3,400 employees.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On November 5, 2022, PGT Innovations discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed and acquired. Through its investigation, PGT Innovations determined that an unauthorized actor accessed and obtained this sensitive information between October 13 and November 29, 2022. On April 3, 2023, PGT Innovations began contacting individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
If you received a breach notification letter from PGT Innovations:
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 PGT Innovations 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 PGT Innovations;
- 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.