Crimson Wine Group Data Breach

On June 30, 2024, Crimson Wine Group (Crimson) discovered a cybersecurity breach in which an unauthorized third party accessed its systems. The investigation revealed that the breach occurred between June 26, 2024, and June 30, 2024. Upon identifying the incident, Crimson launched an investigation to assess the nature and scope of the intrusion. By July 15, 2024, Crimson determined that personal information stored on its systems may have been accessed or taken without authorization. Initial notifications were sent to affected individuals starting on August 19, 2024. Following additional data reviews, Crimson identified more impacted individuals and sent further notifications on November 8, 2024. The breach affected a total of 26,238 individuals, including 21 residents of Maine.

Crimson advices affected individuals to, consider taking the following steps to protect their information:

• Monitor Your Financial Accounts: Regularly review bank statements and credit card activity for unauthorized transactions.
• Check Your Credit Reports: Obtain free copies of your credit reports from the major credit reporting agencies to identify any unusual activity.
• Consider a Security Freeze: Place a security freeze or fraud alert on your credit file to prevent unauthorized access.

What Information Was Involved?

The information potentially accessed in the breach includes:

• • Names
  • Financial account information
  • Payment card information

How to Know if You Were Affected

If you received a data breach notification from Crimson, it likely means your information was affected. Class Action U, in partnership with KO Lawyers, is supporting individuals impacted by the Crimson data breach. If your information was exposed in this breach, you may be eligible to join a class action lawsuit to seek compensation for:

• Loss of privacy
• Time spent addressing the breach
• Out-of-pocket costs
• Emotional distress

A successful case could also compel Crimson to enhance its security practices to prevent similar incidents in the future. Contact Class Action U today to explore your legal options and protect your rights.