Murphy and Grantland, PA Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Murphy and Grantland, PA has disclosed a cybersecurity incident that compromised sensitive personal information. Filings in Massachusetts and South Carolina confirm that 4,707 people were impacted. If you received a breach notice dated October 29, 2025 (MA) or November 4, 2025 (SC), you may be entitled to free identity-theft protection and potential legal remedies.
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Key Details of the Murphy and Grantland, PA Breach
- Date consumer notices mailed: October 29, 2025 (MA); November 4, 2025 (SC)
- Total individuals affected: 4,707 (6 in MA; 4,701 in SC)
- States reporting the breach: Massachusetts, South Carolina
- Data types exposed:
- Massachusetts notice – name, Social Security number, driver’s license number, medical condition or treatment information
- South Carolina notice – first and last name
- Credit-monitoring offered: 24 months (MA recipients) or 12 months (SC recipients) of credit monitoring and identity protection through Cyberscout (TransUnion)
What Happened?
In its October 29, 2025 filing with the Massachusetts Attorney General, Murphy and Grantland, PA stated that it was “notifying you of a recent incident that may impact the privacy of certain information provided to us.” No additional timeline or technical specifics were given.
A separate South Carolina submission explains that investigators confirmed unauthorized access to a portion of the firm’s network between March 17 and March 26, 2025. A comprehensive data review concluded on September 29, 2025, and notification letters were issued on November 4, 2025.
Information Involved
According to the two state notices, the categories of personally identifiable information (PII) at risk include:
- Massachusetts: name, Social Security number, driver’s license number, medical condition or treatment information
- South Carolina: first and last name
No payment-card or bank-account information was identified in either filing.
Company’s Response
Murphy and Grantland, PA indicates it has:
- Engaged third-party forensic specialists to investigate and remediate the incident.
- Notified federal law-enforcement authorities.
- Enhanced internal policies and security controls following discovery of the breach.
- Offered 24 months of complimentary credit monitoring to Massachusetts recipients and 12 months of complimentary credit monitoring to South Carolina recipients through Cyberscout.
Steps You Can Take to Protect Your Information
The official letters encourage affected individuals to:
- Enroll in the free credit-monitoring program within the stated enrollment window.
- Review credit reports and account statements for unauthorized activity.
- Consider placing a fraud alert or security freeze with the three major credit bureaus.
- Report suspected identity theft to law enforcement, the Federal Trade Commission (IdentityTheft.gov), and your state Attorney General.
Company Overview
Murphy and Grantland, PA is a Columbia, South Carolina-based litigation defense law firm.
- Website: murphygrantland.com
- Contact page: murphygrantland.com/contact
- Headquarters: 4406-B Forest Drive, Columbia, SC, USA
- Founded: 1997
- Industry: Legal Services
- Employees: 53 (approx.)
- LinkedIn: Company Page
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people were impacted by the Murphy and Grantland, PA data breach?
State filings show that 4,707 individuals were affected — 6 reported in Massachusetts and 4,701 reported in South Carolina.
What specific data was exposed in the Murphy and Grantland, PA breach?
Massachusetts notices list names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, and medical condition or treatment information. South Carolina notices list first and last names only.
Is Murphy and Grantland, PA offering free credit monitoring?
Yes. The firm is providing 24 months of monitoring to Massachusetts recipients and 12 months to South Carolina recipients, both through Cyberscout.
How do I enroll in the complimentary identity-protection services?
The notification letter includes a unique activation code and instructions to visit bfs.cyberscout.com/activate within the stated enrollment period.
Can I file a lawsuit over the Murphy and Grantland, PA data breach?
Potential legal claims may exist under state and federal privacy laws. Contact us for a free review of your situation and to discuss possible next steps.
Where can I read the full Murphy and Grantland, PA breach notices?
You can download the official letters filed with the Massachusetts Attorney General and South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs above.
Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.