Belle Tire
Data Breach Class Action Lawsuit

Posted: November 3, 2024 -- Attention, victims of the Belle Tire data breach.

Abington Cole + Ellery is investigating the data breach recently announced by Belle Tire.

Belle Tire Data Breach Summary:

Approximately 29,000 individuals were affected by the Belle Tire data breach.

Breached data may include, but is not necessarily limited to: contact data (including names, addresses, and dates of birth), Social Security numbers, and driver’s license data.

Belle Tire recently reported a security incident involving the potential exposure of personal information. On June 11, 2024, Belle Tire identified unauthorized activity within its computer system and responded promptly to halt this breach.

To support the investigation and containment, Belle Tire engaged an external cybersecurity team and notified law enforcement. The investigation later revealed that an unauthorized individual accessed and duplicated certain data within Belle Tire’s network. On September 11, 2024, Belle Tire received confirmation indicating that specific personal data linked to affected individuals may have been accessed and copied.

The company continues to cooperate with law enforcement in investigating the breach and has implemented additional security measures to strengthen its computer systems against future incidents.

As a result of the data breach, Belle Tire is offering 24 months of free credit monitoring and/or identity theft protection services to some affected individuals.

Additional information about the Belle Tire data breach may be found here: Belle Tire Data Breach Notification (Maine).

About Belle Tire:

Belle Tire operates as a retailer and provider of services in the Midwest region. The company began operations in 1922 in Detroit, Michigan. It supplies brands and types of tires for cars, trucks, and SUVs. Beyond selling tires, it offers services including wheel alignment, brake repair, and battery installation.

Over the years, Belle Tire expanded operations from Michigan into other states such as Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. The company conducts business through retail locations and services available online, enabling customers to purchase tires or schedule appointments via its website. The online platform provides tools for tire selection and comparison to assist customers in making choices based on vehicle specifications and driving needs.

Belle Tire has gained a reputation in its market for accessibility to types of vehicles and brands of tires, positioning itself as a source for tire needs and services for vehicle maintenance. The company's strategy for growth involves expansions into markets in the Midwest, bringing services to areas urban and suburban. Its approach to customer service includes experiences in-store and online, reflecting a commitment to meet preferences of customers.

The Belle Tire 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 Belle Tire 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 Belle Tire 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.