American Welding & Gas, Inc. Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (July 14, 2025) – Federman & Sherwood, a nationally recognized law firm specializing in data breach litigation, is investigating a data security incident involving American Welding & Gas, Inc., a company headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. The breach was reported to the Texas Attorney General’s office on July 11, 2025.
According to the filing, the data breach affected approximately 855 individuals and involved the exposure of highly sensitive personal information. Compromised data may include names, Social Security numbers, as well as other personal identification information. Notifications to impacted individuals were sent via U.S. Mail.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating the scope of the breach, the measures American Welding & Gas, Inc. had in place to protect consumer and employee information, and whether additional safeguards could have prevented the unauthorized access.
The type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security numbers
- Driver’s license numbers
- Financial account details
- Medical and health insurance information
- Medical information
- Other sensitive information
What is American Welding & Gas, Inc.?
American Welding & Gas, Inc. (AWG) is a distributor of industrial, medical, specialty, and beverage gases, as well as welding and safety supplies. They manufacture and distribute these products and also offer services like bulk gas delivery, custom welding automation systems, and safety seminars. AWG has a large network of retail locations and gas fill plants across the United States.
Individuals impacted by this breach may be at heightened risk of identity theft and financial fraud. Those who received a notification letter—or believe they may have been affected—are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood to learn more about their legal rights and available remedies.
Contact:
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