DATA BREACH ALERT: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Is Investigating Claims On Behalf Of Customers Whose Personal Data May Have Been Compromised By CalPERS Data Breach
NEWTOWN, PA, June 28, 2023 — The law firm of Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating claims regarding data privacy violations by CalPERS. CalPERS learned of suspicious activity on or about June 6, 2023.
What happened?
On or about June 6, 2023, PBI Research Services/Berwyn Group (“PBI”), a third-party vendor, notified CalPERS that their MOVEit Transfer Application had been hacked, thereby exposing CalPERS customers’ sensitive personal data. CalPERS uses PBI’s services to ensure that its payments to retirees and beneficiaries are accurate. Personal information that was accessed included: full name, date of birth, and social security number. The information may also have included the names of former and current employers, spouse or domestic partner, and child or children.
How can I protect my personal data?
Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating bringing a class action lawsuit to seek legal remedies on behalf of customers who may have had their sensitive personal and patient data compromised by the CalPERS data breach.
For more information, please contact:
Marc H. Edelson, Esq.
Eric Lechtzin, Esq.
EDELSON LECHTZIN LLP
411 S. State Street, Suite N-300
Newtown, PA 18940
Phone: 844-696-7492 or 215-867-2399 ext. 1
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.edelson-law.com
About Edelson Lechtzin LLP
Edelson Lechtzin LLP is a national class action law firm with offices in Pennsylvania and California. In addition to cases involving data breaches, our lawyers focus on class and collective litigation in cases alleging securities and investment fraud, violations of the federal antitrust laws, employee benefit plans under ERISA, wage theft and unpaid overtime, consumer fraud, and dangerous and defective drugs and medical devices.
This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions. No class has been certified in this case, so you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. Your ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.