Got a notice from Silgan Containers? Here’s what to do.
Silgan Containers told the California Attorney General that people’s information was exposed. If you got a letter, work through the steps below.
Your checklist
- 1
Keep the letter
Save the notice from Silgan Containers and its envelope. The date you were told can matter for legal deadlines.
- 2
Freeze your credit
The filing does not list what was taken, so play it safe. A free freeze at Equifax, Experian and TransUnion stops new accounts being opened in your name.
- 3
Change reused passwords
Change any password you used with this company or reused elsewhere, and turn on two-factor sign-in.
- 4
Get a free claim review
Our legal team checks whether you can be paid for this breach. No fee unless you recover.
Step 4: free claim review
Tell us you got the Silgan Containers notice. An attorney, not a call center, reads it and tells you plainly whether you have a claim.
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About the Silgan Containers breach
- Reported to
- California Attorney General
- Date filed
- April 25, 2025
- People notified
- Not stated
- Cause in filing
- Not stated
Silgan Containers is a prominent manufacturing company specializing in the production of metal and plastic packaging solutions for consumer goods. As a large-scale employer and business entity, the company maintains extensive records containing sensitive personal information, including employee payroll data, tax documentation, and vendor contact details. This data breach was officially reported to the California Attorney General in 2025, triggering formal notification requirements for those impacted. If you received a data breach notification letter, it indicates that your personal information held within the company's systems may have been accessed or acquired by an unauthorized party. We recommend reviewing the letter carefully to understand the specific scope of the incident and the identity protection services being offered to you.
Silgan Containers data breach questions
- Is the Silgan Containers data breach letter legit or a scam?
- A notice from Silgan Containers in the mail matches the breach Silgan Containers reported to the California Attorney General on April 25, 2025. Check that the company name and dates in your letter match that filing. A real notice of data security incident won't ask for your password, Social Security number or a payment — if it does, contact Silgan Containers through a phone number or website you find yourself.
- Did Silgan Containers offer free credit monitoring?
- Any free monitoring Silgan Containers is offering will be described in the notice you received, along with an activation code and a sign-up deadline. Using the free service won't stop you from joining a lawsuit or settlement later.
- Is there a Silgan Containers data breach class action lawsuit?
- Law firms often open an investigation after a breach notice like this one, and a class action lawsuit may follow. This page doesn't confirm that a lawsuit has been filed against Silgan Containers. You usually don't have to join a class action to be included — if a settlement is reached, class members are notified and can file a claim.
- What should I do after getting the Silgan Containers data breach notice?
- Keep the letter and the envelope, and note the date it arrived. Freeze your credit with Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, change any passwords the notice mentions, and sign up for any free credit monitoring the letter offers. Then check whether you may have a claim.
- Do I need a Silgan Containers data breach lawyer or attorney?
- An attorney can read your notice and tell you whether a claim makes sense. A case review here is free, and data breach cases are usually handled on contingency, so there is no upfront cost.
- Can I sue Silgan Containers over the data breach?
- It depends on what was exposed, the law in California and your own state, and whether you've been harmed. Most people take part through a class action rather than suing alone. Keep your notification letter — it's the proof that connects you to the breach.
- How much could a Silgan Containers data breach settlement or claim be worth?
- There is no set amount, and no Silgan Containers settlement is confirmed here. In past data breach settlements, payments depended on what data was exposed and on documented losses — fraud, out-of-pocket costs and time spent dealing with the breach. Keep receipts and records; they're what damages claims are built on.
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Attorney advertising. This page reflects a public regulator filing; it does not mean a lawsuit has been filed or that the company did anything unlawful. Submitting a review request does not create an attorney-client relationship.