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Parker-Hannifin Corporation Data Breach Class Action Investigation

On Behalf of | May 19, 2022 | Firm News

Markovits, Stock & DeMarco, a law firm experienced in data breach cases, is investigating claims on behalf of victims of a data breach involving data entrusted to Parker-Hannifin Corporation.

Parker-Hannifin Corporation is Ohio-based corporation specializing in advanced motion and control technologies, and development of aerospace hydraulic equipment. If you received a notice of data breach letter from Parker-Hannifin Corporation, please contact us as soon as possible to understand your legal rights in response to the data breach.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Between March 11 and March 14, 2022, Parker-Hannifin Corporation identified an unauthorized individual may have accessed the company’s private IT systems.[1] In response, Parker-Hannifin Corporation engaged in an investigation of the incident to learn more about its causes, and confirmed that certain data containing victim’s personal information was accessed.[2]

Parker-Hannifin Corporation did not notify victims of the breach until May 12, 2022.[3]  Parker-Hannifin Corporation admitted it hasn’t determined the full scope of the compromise yet, but that it decided to inform all individuals whose information was likely impacted.

WHAT INFORMATION WAS EXPOSED IN THE DATA BREACH?

Parker-Hannifin Corporation has disclosed the following information was included in the data breach:

  • full names,
  • Social Security numbers,
  • dates of birth,
  • addresses,
  • driver’s license numbers,
  • S. passport numbers,
  • financial account information (bank account and routing numbers),
  • online account usernames / passwords,
  • enrollment information,
  • dates of coverage,
  • dates of service,
  • provider names,
  • claims information, and
  • medical and clinical treatment information.[4]

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF THE PARKER-HANNIFIN CORPORATION DATA BREACH?

If you would like to have a free, confidential consultation with an attorney to learn more about your rights and potential legal remedies in responding to the Parker-Hannifin Corporation data breach, please contact Markovits, Stock & DeMarco attorney Terry Coates at (513) 651-3700, email us at [email protected], or submit a Case Evaluation request through the form below.

[1] https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/parker-hannifin-corporation-provides-notice-of-data-security-incident-301547357.html

[2] Id.

[3] Id.

[4] Id.