Altman Plants
Data Breach Class Action Lawsuit

Posted: September 18, 2024 -- Attention, victims of the Altman Plants data breach.

Abington Cole + Ellery is investigating the data breach recently announced by Altman Plants.

Altman Plants data breach summary:

Thousands of individuals were affected by the Altman Plants data breach.

Breached data may include, but is not necessarily limited to: names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, driver’s license numbers, passport numbers, financial account data, payment card data, employer identification numbers, health insurance data, medical data, and username and password.

On or around September 11, 2023, Altman Specialty Plants (“Altman”) detected unauthorized activity affecting specific systems within its computer network. According to Altman, an investigation into the incident's nature and extent was initiated with support from cybersecurity experts.

The investigation confirmed that certain files and folders within the network were accessed without authorization on approximately September 11, 2023. Following this finding, Altman undertook a comprehensive process to determine the information potentially contained in the compromised environment, identify individuals whose information might have been affected, and examine Altman's records to obtain address information for those individuals. This process concluded on July 2, 2024.

Upon discovery of the incident, Altman also claims to have implemented additional safeguards and reviewed its policies and procedures related to data privacy and security. Altman is sending letters to individuals who may have been affected and for whom it possesses address information.

As a result of the data breach, Altman Plants is offering free credit monitoring and/or identity theft protection services to some affected individuals.

Additional information about the Altman Plants data breach may be found here: Altman Plants Data Breach Notice.

About Altman Plants:

Headquartered in Vista, California, Altman Plants is a business focused on the cultivation and distribution of various plant species. The company offers a selection of plants suitable for residential, commercial, and agricultural applications. Services provided include plant selection, propagation, and delivery to a diverse customer base.

Operations are conducted through an online platform that facilitates browsing and purchasing of plants. Altman Plants maintains facilities for growing and storing plant inventory to meet demand. Additionally, the company provides informational resources to support customers in plant maintenance and care.

The Altman Plants Website may have additional information about or provide periodic updates regarding the data breach.

For more information about steps you can take to possibly reduce the chances harm arising from a data breach, please review the following article: What are some steps you can take if you've been the victim of a data breach?

If you believe you are a victim of the Altman Plants data breach, and if you would like to volunteer to serve as a class representative in a class action lawsuit regarding this data breach, please submit your information via the form on this webpage. This website is not associated with nor authorized by Altman Plants or any affiliated companies. If you have received any other data breach notifications, you may to review Abington Cole + Ellery's current list of data breach investigations.