Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Stanley Steemer International, Inc. regarding its recent data breach. The Stanley Steemer data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to over 66,000 individuals.
ABOUT STANLEY STEEMER INTERNATIONAL, INC.:
Stanley Steemer is a private residential and commercial cleaning company based in Ohio. Founded in 1947 as a one-man carpet cleaning business, Stanley Steemer has since expanded to over 275 company-owned and franchise locations across 49 U.S. states. Today, Stanley Steemer offers cleaning solutions for carpets, upholstery, tile and grout, hardwood, air ducts, as well as 24-hour emergency water damage restoration. What’s more, Stanley Steemer remains family owned and operated that manufactures its own cleaning equipment and trains its own technicians. Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Stanley Steemer employs over 1,000 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On March 6, 2023, Stanley Steemer discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed and acquired. Through its investigation, Stanley Steemer determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed and acquired this sensitive information between February 10, 2023, and March 6, 2023. On November 15, 2023, Stanley Steemer began notifying individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license number
- Financial account information
If you received a breach notification letter from Stanley Steemer International, Inc.:
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 Stanley Steemer 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 Stanley Steemer International, 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.