Estrella Franchising, LLC d/b/a Estrella Insurance data breach

Clerk's notes

Estrella Franchising, LLC, operating as Estrella Insurance, formally reported a data breach to the Maryland Attorney General's office on March 3, 2025. The company's internal investigation into the incident remains ongoing and is currently in a monitoring phase. This filing indicates that customer information may have been compromised through unauthorized access to their systems.

The disclosed information reportedly includes highly sensitive personal data. Specifically, the breach may have exposed Full Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Policy Number, Financial Account Number, Driver's License Number, Billing and Payment History, and Home Address. Such categories of personal identifiers and financial details carry significant risks for affected individuals, including potential identity theft and financial fraud.

Companies like Estrella Insurance are legally obligated to safeguard the sensitive information entrusted to them by customers. These duties typically include implementing robust cybersecurity measures to prevent unauthorized access and data exfiltration. The occurrence of a data breach suggests that these protective measures may have been insufficient, potentially falling short of established industry standards and legal requirements.

Receiving a formal data breach notification from Estrella Insurance means your personal information was part of the compromise. This notification is crucial as it informs you directly about the incident and confirms your standing as an affected individual. Courts have recognized that the increased risk of harm, such as identity theft, resulting from a data breach can constitute a concrete injury.

If you have received a data breach notification from Estrella Franchising, LLC, you may be eligible to pursue legal recourse. Our firm is currently reviewing claims related to this incident. We offer complimentary case evaluations to help you understand your potential options without any obligation. All data privacy cases we handle are on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients incur no out-of-pocket costs and pay no legal fees unless we achieve a successful recovery.

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