Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Associated Materials regarding its recent breach. The Associated Materials data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT ASSOCIATED MATERIALS:
Associated Materials is a building products manufacturer and distributor specializing in vinyl windows, vinyl and composite siding and accessories, and metal building products. Headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, Associated Materials brings together the industry-leading brands Alside, Gentek, Alpine, and Preservation. Through a vertical integration model, Associated Materials works closely with contractors, remodelers, builders, and architects. To support its operations, Associated Materials has 11 manufacturing facilities in the United States and Canida Canada and more than 4,200 associates.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On May 12, 2023, Associated Materials discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information in its system may have been accessed and acquired. Through its investigation, Associated Materials determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed and obtained this sensitive information between approximately April 25, 2023, and May 12, 2023. Recently, Associated Materials began notifying individuals whose information may have been impacted. At present, the type of information exposed has not been made public.
If you received a breach notification letter from the Associated Materials:
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 Associated Materials 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 Associated Materials;
- 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.