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Del Monte Foods Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Del Monte data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About Del Monte
Del Monte Foods Corporation II Inc. operates in the food and beverage industry, known for producing, distributing and marketing packaged food products across the United States. The company is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, and operates as a subsidiary of NutriAsia.
What Happened?
On Feb. 9, 2026, Del Monte discovered a network issue and launched an investigation with the help of independent cybersecurity experts.
The investigation revealed that certain files were accessed and acquired without authorization. By Aug. 20, 2026, it was determined that these files contained personal information.
The breach was the result of a ransomware attack by a group known as Payouts King, who claimed to have obtained 1.2 TB of internal data. This stolen data reportedly included confidential corporate correspondence, executive mailbox backups, employee and executive personal information, legal data, board meeting records and more. The group threatened to publish this data on the dark web.
The following information types were confirmed to have been exposed in the incident:
Information Exposed:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Government ID numbers
- Financial account codes
- Credit and debit account information
- Health records
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was compromised in the Del Monte data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are investigating claims on behalf of affected individuals. Completing the below form is the first step to joining a potential lawsuit and protecting your rights.
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