Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Valley Power Systems, Inc. regarding its recent data breach. The Valley Power Systems data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT VALLEY POWER SYSTEMS, INC.:
Valley Power Systems is a factory authorized power solutions provider for engine and equipment manufacturers. Based in California, Valley Power Systems serves the trucking, power generation, agricultural, marine, mining, and construction markets. Among the manufacturers that Valley Power Solutions provides for are Detroit Diesel, Mercedes-Benz, Northern Lights, and Allison Transmission. Included in the services offered by Valley Power Systems are new product sales, parts and service, custom maintenance contracts, 24-hour emergency parts and service, and emissions specialists.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On June 9, 2023, Valley Power Systems 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, Valley Power Systems determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed this sensitive information on or around June 9, 2023. Recently, Valley Power Systems began contacting individuals whose information may have been impacted. They type of information exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Date of birth
- Address
If you received a breach notification letter from Valley Power Systems:
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 Valley Power Systems data breach, you may consider taking the following steps to protect your personal information.
- Carefully review any breach notice and retain a copy;
- Enroll in any free credit monitoring services provided by Valley Power Systems, 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.