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McKim & Creed Data Breach Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the McKim & Creed, Inc. data breach. If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About McKim & Creed, Inc.
McKim & Creed, Inc., founded in 1978, is a prominent civil engineering firm with over 500 employees across offices in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Virginia, Georgia, Texas, and Pennsylvania. Specializing in a range of services from mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering to industrial design-build services, the company leverages advanced tools like LiDAR and unmanned aerial systems to address infrastructure challenges.
What Happened?
On February 11, 2024, McKim & Creed detected suspicious activity within their computer systems, which led to the compromise of certain business operations. An in-depth investigation revealed that from December 15, 2023, to February 11, 2024, unauthorized access was gained by external actors. The compromised data included sensitive employee information. The types of consumer information exposed include:
- Social Security numbers
- Names
- Addresses
- Driver’s license numbers
- Medical information
- Dates of birth
Your Rights and Next Steps
As a victim of the McKim & Creed data breach, you have specific rights under data protection laws. It's crucial to remain vigilant by monitoring your credit reports and account statements for any unauthorized activity. McKim & Creed has begun notifying affected individuals through written communication and is offering complimentary credit monitoring services through Experian for 12 months. If you suspect any fraud or identity theft, it's advised to immediately contact your financial institutions and consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze on your credit files.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was compromised in this breach, you might be entitled to compensation. Lawyers are ready to help guide you through the process of securing your data and seeking any potential claims for damages. Please consider filling out the below form to join a lawsuit and protect your rights.
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