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Pennsylvania Farm Bureau Data Breach

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NOTICE: If you received a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH letter from Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, contact the Arnold Law Firm at (916) 777-7777 to discuss your legal options, or submit a confidential Case Evaluation form here.

​​​​​​​​On May 15, 2025, Pennsylvania Farm Bureau (“PFB”) reported a significant cybersecurity incident to the Maine Attorney General’s Office. The incident, which occurred on or around December 4, 2024, involved unauthorized access to PFB’s network systems (the “Data Breach”). Upon discovering the Data Breach on December 5, 2024, PFB engaged third-party cybersecurity specialists to investigate. The investigation concluded on May 7, 2025, revealing that sensitive personal information had been compromised. Approximately 17,144 individuals have been impacted by the Data Breach.  Recently, PFB has begun sending data breach notification letters to affected individuals. These letters include an offer of 12 months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services through Kroll. If you received a data breach notification letter from PFB, it indicates that your information was affected by the Data Breach. Headquartered in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Farm Bureau is the state’s largest general farm organization representing over 46,000 farm families and supporters throughout the state. Founded in 1950, PFB is a nonprofit, grassroots advocacy group focused on advancing the interests of agriculture, rural communities, and family farms. The organization operates through a county-based, member-driven structure and is affiliated with the American Farm Bureau Federation. 

WHAT INFORMATION IS INVOLVED IN THE PENNSYLVANIA FARM BUREAU DATA BREACH?

Pennsylvania Farm Bureau Data BreachThe types of information compromised vary by individual but may include the following: 
  • Full names,
  • Social Security numbers,
  • Dates of birth,
  • Driver’s license numbers,
  • Financial account information. 
This information is called your Personally Identifiable Information (“PII”). It tells others about you and is considered part of your identity. Businesses are required to secure this information or risk facing statutory penalties, among other legal penalties. Stolen PII can be used by identity thieves to engage in fraudulent activity using your identity.  The best way to protect yourself after a data breach is to sign up for credit and identity protection services as soon as possible.  California offers extra protections and legal rights to its residents through the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”). NOTICE: If you received a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH letter from Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, contact the Arnold Law Firm at (916) 777-7777 to discuss your legal options, or submit a confidential Case Evaluation form here.

Settlement - $3,767,000

Truck Accident

A 20-year-old man who had been married for just 12 days left home on his way to work. He was driving on Pleasant Grove Road in Sutter County in the early morning when he came upon a slow-moving truck. As he pulled out to pass the truck, the truck driver turned left in front of him. The young man attempted to steer back into his lane but his vehicle struck an un-flagged piece of metal extending from the back of the truck. He died in the resulting crash.

Expert witnesses brought in by the Arnold Law Firm proved that the truck, owned and operated by a hauling firm, should never have been on the highway that morning. Specifically, the rear and side turn signals did not work and the rear-view mirror was in a poor state of adjustment at the time of the collision. As a result, the driver, who had failed to properly inspect the vehicle before setting out that morning, couldn’t see the young man’s vehicle as it attempted to pass.

The poor condition of the truck, its lack of maintenance and the manner in which it was operated were found to be substantial factors in causing the collision that killed the young man. The testimony also established that the man had been making a lawful pass at the lawful speed limit and acted reasonably when he attempted to avoid the collision.

The man’s 20-year-old widow was awarded $3,767,000.77, his parents were awarded $185,131 and the family was reimbursed $11,899 in funeral expenses. Though money is a poor substitute for a young man’s life, this verdict demonstrates that drivers who endanger the lives of others will be held accountable for their actions.