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Southern Tire Mart Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Southern Tire Mart, LLC data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About Southern Tire Mart, LLC
Southern Tire Mart LLC specializes in commercial tire sales, retreading, and fleet services. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Columbia, Mississippi, the company is the largest commercial tire dealer and retread manufacturer in North America.
With over 135 locations across more than a dozen states and a workforce of more than 3,000 employees, Southern Tire Mart clients include commercial trucking fleets and individual vehicle owners. The company operates 21 Bandag retread manufacturing facilities and offers tire sales, mechanical repairs, and 24/7 roadside assistance.
What happened?
In early June 2025, Southern Tire Mart LLC experienced a data breach affecting thousands of individuals. Between June 2 and June 3, 2025, unauthorized access occurred within the company's internal network.
The data breach was discovered and contained on June 3, 2025. A review determined sensitive personal and financial information was compromised in the cybersecurity incident, which impacted at least 6,267 people in Texas alone.
Exposed Information
- Name
- Address
- Social Security number
- Direct deposit or bank account information
Southern Tire Mart disclosed the data breach to the California and Texas Attorney Generals' offices in late July 2025. Affected individuals have been notified by mail.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a data breach notice from Southern Tire Mart, you have important rights and options. You may be entitled to seek compensation for any harm or inconvenience caused by this cybersecurity incident.
- Identity theft protection services: Sign up for the 12 months of free IDX identity theft protection services offered by Southern Tire Mart.
- Monitor your accounts carefully: Check your financial statements regularly for suspicious activity or unauthorized transactions. If you notice anything unusual, contact your financial institution immediately.
- Fraud alert and credit reports: A fraud alert informs creditors to take extra steps to verify your identity before opening new accounts in your name. Consumers are also entitled to one free credit report annually from each credit bureau. You can request a fraud alert or a credit report by contacting any one of the three major credit bureaus.
- Seek legal help: Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and pursue compensation.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was compromised in the Southern Tire Mart data breach, you may be entitled to compensation for any harm or inconvenience you have experienced. Lawyers are investigating potential claims on behalf of affected individuals.
To find out if you qualify and to join a lawsuit, complete the form below.
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