Carhartt Data Breach Investigation
Were You Notified of the Carhartt Data Breach? You May Have Legal Options.
Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm, is investigating data privacy claims arising from the Carhartt data breach, reported on or about August 13, 2026. Reports indicate the incident affected more than 12.9 million Carhartt customer and employee accounts.
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Breach at a Glance
| Company involved | Carhartt, the U.S. work-clothing brand founded in 1889 |
| When | Reported on or about August 13, 2026 |
| Scale | More than 12.9 million accounts reportedly affected |
| What happened | The extortion group ShinyHunters claimed it stole more than 50GB of documents containing customer and employee data |
| Information exposed | Names, email addresses, phone numbers, and addresses |
| Who may be affected? | Carhartt customers and employees who receive a breach notification |
What Happened?
On or about August 13, 2026, ShinyHunters, an extortion group, claimed it stole more than 50GB of documents containing personal customer and employee data. Carhartt has not acknowledged this claim. Reports indicate the breach affected over 12.9 million Carhartt accounts.
What Information Was Exposed?
The Carhartt data breach may have compromised certain personal information, including:
- Names
- Email addresses
- Phone numbers
- Addresses
Who May Be Affected?
Individuals who received a data breach notification from Carhartt may face an increased risk of identity theft and fraud.
Your Legal Options
Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating a potential class action to pursue legal remedies on behalf of individuals whose sensitive personal data may have been compromised in the Carhartt breach. The firm will evaluate your rights and potential claims at no cost.
Steps You Can Take Now
- Review your account statements and credit reports regularly, and watch for suspicious activity.
- Confirm whether your information was involved, and preserve any letters or emails you received about the breach.
- Consider placing fraud alerts and enrolling in credit monitoring.
Contact Us for a Free Case Evaluation
Speak confidentially with a data privacy attorney today.
Marc Edelson, Esq. — Edelson Lechtzin LLP 411 S. State Street, Suite N-300, Newtown, PA 18940 Phone: 844-696-7492 Email: [email protected]
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About Edelson Lechtzin LLP
Edelson Lechtzin LLP is a national class action law firm with offices in Pennsylvania and California. In addition to data breach litigation, the firm handles class and collective actions involving securities and investment fraud, federal antitrust violations, ERISA employee benefit plans, wage theft, and consumer fraud.
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