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We are investigating data breach class action lawsuit claims relating to the Haley’s Metal Shop data breach—an event which exposed the private data of countless individuals. If you interacted with Haley’s Metal Shop, your information was probably taken by cybercriminals. That’s serious. They can take out credit cards in your name, get your tax return, take your identity and ruin your credit. If you were notified by Haley’s Metal Shop of this data breach, contact us fast. We can help.
About Haley's Metal Shop
Cole & Van Note is investigating Haley’s Metal Shop, a heating and air conditioning service company based in Biddeford, Maine. [1]
On February 6, 2026, Haley’s Metal Shop began reporting a data breach that occurred on or around December 1, 2025. According to reports, the incident stemmed from a business email compromise (BEC) attack, in which an unauthorized actor gained access to a company employee’s email account through a phishing-related incident. The company identified and secured the affected account on the same day and launched an internal investigation. [2]
The investigation determined that the unauthorized party had access to the employee’s email account on December 1, 2025, and may have viewed or acquired sensitive information contained within emails and attachments. A subsequent review completed on January 23, 2026 confirmed that certain personal data was present in the compromised account. [2] In addition, public reporting to state authorities confirms that impacted individuals were later notified of the incident and its potential risks. [3]
The information potentially affected in this breach may include:
- Full name
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license number
- Financial account information
- Other personally identifiable information
Considering the number of people impacted by this event, Cole & Van Note’s data breach attorneys will be pursuing legal action on behalf of those affected. If you have received notice of this data breach, you should contact us for immediate response.
[1] https://www.haleysmetal.com/
[2] Office of the Maine AG: Consumer Protection: Privacy, Identity Theft and Data Security Breaches
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About Haley's Metal Shop
Cole & Van Note is investigating Haley’s Metal Shop, a heating and air conditioning service company based in Biddeford, Maine. [1]
On February 6, 2026, Haley’s Metal Shop began reporting a data breach that occurred on or around December 1, 2025. According to reports, the incident stemmed from a business email compromise (BEC) attack, in which an unauthorized actor gained access to a company employee’s email account through a phishing-related incident. The company identified and secured the affected account on the same day and launched an internal investigation. [2]
The investigation determined that the unauthorized party had access to the employee’s email account on December 1, 2025, and may have viewed or acquired sensitive information contained within emails and attachments. A subsequent review completed on January 23, 2026 confirmed that certain personal data was present in the compromised account. [2] In addition, public reporting to state authorities confirms that impacted individuals were later notified of the incident and its potential risks. [3]
The information potentially affected in this breach may include:
- Full name
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license number
- Financial account information
- Other personally identifiable information
Considering the number of people impacted by this event, Cole & Van Note’s data breach attorneys will be pursuing legal action on behalf of those affected. If you have received notice of this data breach, you should contact us for immediate response.
[1] https://www.haleysmetal.com/
[2] Office of the Maine AG: Consumer Protection: Privacy, Identity Theft and Data Security Breaches
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Data breaches happen in various ways. Common methods include:
- Phishing Attacks: Deceptive emails which trick authorized users into providing sensitive information like passwords to criminals.
- Malware: Malicious software, such as viruses or ransomware, is used to infiltrate systems and steal or encrypt data.
- Weak Passwords: Using easily guessable or outdated passwords make it easy for hackers to gain access.
- Unpatched Vulnerabilities: Failing to update software can leave known security gaps that attackers can exploit.
- Insider Threats: Employees or contractors with access to sensitive data may compromise security.
- Social Engineering: Manipulating individuals into divulging confidential information.
- Data/Device Theft: Physical theft of devices, such as laptops or external drives, which grant access.
How Data Breaches Occur
Data breaches happen in various ways. Here’s a general overview of common methods:
- Phishing Attacks: Deceptive emails which trick authorized users into providing sensitive information like passwords to criminals.
- Malware: Malicious software, such as viruses or ransomware, is used to infiltrate systems and steal or encrypt data.
- Weak Passwords: Using easily guessable or outdated passwords make it easy for hackers to gain access.
- Unpatched Vulnerabilities: Failing to update software can leave known security gaps that attackers can exploit.
- Insider Threats: Employees or contractors with access to sensitive data may compromise security.
- Social Engineering: Manipulating individuals into divulging confidential information.
- Data/Device Theft: Physical theft of devices, such as laptops or external drives, which grant access.
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People don’t take data breaches as seriously as they should. But you should. As such, for more details and updates about data breaches, visit our Data Breach Law page. But please don’t wait until your information is sold or used to get informed or to call us.
Thereafter, check out additional resources such as our Hacker Checker, the HIPAA Journal and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. If you’re still interested, let us direct you to the information you need.
Finally, don’t forget about us if you experience issues relating to data breaches, false advertising/consumer fraud and product liability/defective products claims. Whether you’re confident you have a claim, want fast compensation or just want some friendly advice, it is worth your time to talk with us. Our staff is approachable, knowledgeable and can work with you, free of charge, to meet your unique needs.
Final Thoughts
Finally, don’t forget about us if you experience issues relating to data breaches, false advertising or consumer fraud and product liability/defective products claims. Whether you’re confident you have a claim, want fast compensation or just want some friendly advice, it is worth your time to talk with us. Our staff is approachable, knowledgeable and can work with you, free of charge, to meet your unique needs.