In June 2023, Cupertino Electric Inc. experienced a data breach exposing the personal information of current and former U.S. employees. The breach, occurring between June 14 and June 24, 2023, resulted from alleged inadequate protection of sensitive data, leading to unauthorized access. Affected individuals received notifications on or around June 28, 2023. The company agreed to a $740,520 class action settlement, offering eligible claimants up to $5,000 in reimbursement for documented losses (e.g., identity theft, credit monitoring) or a pro rata cash payment. Additionally, two years of three-bureau credit monitoring and $1 million identity theft insurance were provided. The lawsuit claimed Cupertino Electric failed to safeguard employee data, though the company denied wrongdoing. Settlement funds cover administrative costs, legal fees, and claimant payouts, with deadlines for opt-outs (October 7, 2025) and claims (November 6, 2025). The breach underscores risks of internal data exposure and financial/legal repercussions for organizations failing to secure employee information.