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CORNWELL QUALITY TOOLS DATA BREACH CLASS ACTION INVESTIGATION

by | Aug 30, 2023 | Class Action

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 Cornwell Quality Tools.

Cornwell Quality Tools, based in Wadsworth, Ohio, manufactures tools for the automotive and aviation industries. If you received a notice of data breach letter from Cornwell Quality Tools, please contact us as soon as possible to understand your legal rights in response to the data breach.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Cornwell Quality Tools became aware of a cyberattack impacting its computer systems and network on September 22, 2022.[1] Cornwell Quality Tools has disclosed the breach involves the confidential and personal information of individuals on its systems, including but not limited to:

  • names,
  • Social Security numbers, and
  • driver’s license numbers.[2]

HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE IMPACTED BY THE DATA BREACH?

Cornwell Quality Tools did not report the data breach to the authorities and the affected parties for nearly a year – not until August 29, 2023.[3] In total, the data of 11,884 individuals was compromised in the breach.[4]

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF THE CORNWELL QUALITY TOOLS 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 Cornwell Quality Tools data breach, please contact Markovits, Stock & DeMarco attorney Terry Coates or Jon Deters at (513) 651-3700, email us at [email protected], or submit a Case Evaluation request through the form below.

[1] https://apps.web.maine.gov/online/aeviewer/ME/40/03e9b627-f5fd-4940-be00-50e4201a8f26.shtml

[2] Id.

[3] Id.

[4] Id.