Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Pinnacle Propane, LLC regarding its recent data breach. The Pinnacle Propane data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT PINNACLE PROPANE, LLC:
Pinnacle Propane is a propane supplier offering energy solutions for homes and businesses. Accordingly, Pinnacle Propane is the United States’ leading supplier and distributor of liquified petroleum gas, specializing in bulk gas storage and delivery, cylinder filling, and community gas systems. Founded in 2010, Pinnacle Propane is a subsidiary of Dutch company SHV Energy, the largest global distributor of liquified petroleum gas. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, Pinnacle Propane conducts business in 9 states throughout the United States.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On December 4, 2022, Pinnacle Propane 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, Pinnacle Propane determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed and obtained this sensitive information between November 28 and December 6, 2022. On April 28, 2023, Pinnacle Propane began contacting individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information exposed includes:
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license number
- Financial account number
If you received a breach notification letter from Pinnacle Propane:
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 Pinnacle Propane 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 Pinnacle Propane, LLC;
- 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.