Southern Tire Mart Employee Data Breach Investigation: Your Social Security and Bank Account Information May Be Exposed

NEW YORK, NY – Woods Lonergan PLLC is actively investigating a class action lawsuit against Southern Tire Mart, LLC (“STM”) on behalf of all current and former employees of their 268 retail and commercial locations across the United States. This investigation follows a recent data breach that may have exposed highly sensitive personal information, including your Social Security number and bank account information.

If you are a Current or Past employee of Southern Tire Mart you may have been affected by the June 2025 data breach, You May Be Entitled to Compensation. Contact our Data Breach Lawyers for a free and confidential consultation. Call us 24/7 at (332) 378-0376 We Take No Fees Unless You Win.

What You Can Do Now Even if You Haven’t Received a Notice from Southern Tire Mart Employee Data Breach

Southern Tire Mart, a prominent auto parts retailer and service provider, was founded in 1973. It is headquartered in Columbia, Mississippi. The company currently has 268 retail, commercial, wholesale and service locations and over 20 retread facilities.

According to a breach notice filed with the California Attorney General, unauthorized activity occurred within a limited portion of Southern Tire Mart’s internal network between approximately June 2, 2025, and June 3, 2025. Southern Tire Mart, identified and contained the activity on June 3, 2025, and subsequently engaged independent cybersecurity experts to investigate.

At this time, Southern Tire Mart has only notified the state attorney general’s offices of Texas and California, although the company has locations in 16 states in the U.S. Even if you have not received a data breach notice, and are a current or past employee of Southern Tire Mart, contact our law offices 24/7 at (332) 378-0376 to understand your legal rights.

What Information Was Exposed in the Southern Tire Mart Employee Data Breach?

The review determined some files containing sensitive information may have been accessed. The information potentially involved in the data breach includes:

Name
Address
Social Security number
Direct deposit or bank account information

Who did the Southern Tire Mart Employee Data Breach affect?

The breach has impacted current and former employees of Southern Tire Mart’s 276 retail and commercial locations. While the notification letters have only been sent to residents of Texas and California, the potential for a broader impact remains given the company’s extensive presence across at least 16 states.

Legal Claims in the Southern Tire Mart Employee Data Breach

Woods Lonergan PLLC’s investigation is focused on potential legal claims arising from this incident, including allegations of negligence and a failure to adequately protect sensitive employee data. This type of negligence could constitute a violation of various state and federal privacy laws.

About Woods Lonergan PLLC

Woods Lonergan PLLC is a nationally recognized plaintiff firm specializing in complex civil litigation, including class action, data privacy, and cybersecurity matters. We have a proven track record of successfully holding corporations accountable for data breaches and protecting the rights of consumers. Our firm is currently representing plaintiffs in open litigation for numerous significant data breaches in 2025, including cases involving Powerschool, Ahold Delhaize, Aflac Insurance, Allianz Insurance, Johnson Controls, Community Health Center, Columbia University, DISA Global Solutions, and New Haven Health. Notably, in 2025, Woods Lonergan settled the 23andMe Data Breach Lawsuit for $30 million in the Northern District of California and reached a multi-million dollar settlement in the Sunflower Medical Group data breach case in the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas.

FAQs about the Southern Tire Mart Employee Data Breach

How do I know if my information was compromised?

You can check your mail for a data breach notification letter from Southern Tire Mart. However, given the number of locations and the fact that notices have only been sent to residents of two states, it is possible you may be affected even without a notice.

What compensation might I be entitled to?

A class action data breach lawsuit can seek compensation for a range of damages, including financial losses, emotional distress, and the value of your compromised personal information.

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About the Author

Annie E. Causey, a Partner at Woods Lonergan PLLC, specializes in high-stakes complex civil litigation across various business industries and sectors. With extensive courtroom experience in New York state and federal courts, she represents clients in cases involving breach of contract, fiduciary duty, fraud, and business torts. Annie also provides general counsel to businesses and individuals, advising on the formation, negotiation, and protection of commercial interests in joint ventures, LLCs, partnerships, and closely held corporations. She has deep expertise across various industries, including retail, real estate, technology, and finance, and excels in handling board governance and complex litigation scenarios involving domestic and international businesses, ranging from small businesses to mid-size companies and publicly held corporations. Recognized by Super Lawyers from 2016 to 2024, Annie holds a J.D. from New York Law School and a B.A., magna cum laude, from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She is admitted to practice in New York and various federal courts, including the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.