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Dot 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 Dot Foods, Inc. & Dot Transportation, Inc. 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 Dot Foods, Inc.
Dot Foods, Inc. is a major food redistributor based in Mt. Sterling, Illinois. Founded in 1960, the company has grown to become North America's largest food industry redistributor, supplying more than 100,000 products from over 1,100 manufacturers to distributors and food processors across the United States and internationally.
Dot Foods operates a network of distribution centers and delivers products in less-than-truckload quantities, allowing customers to receive a wide variety of products quickly and efficiently.
What Happened?
In December 2025, Dot Foods, Inc. discovered suspicious activity involving a small number of email accounts. The company promptly secured the affected accounts and launched an investigation with cybersecurity and computer forensics specialists. The investigation determined that certain email messages were viewed by an unauthorized actor between Dec. 3 and Dec. 4, 2025.
On Dec. 15, 2025, Dot Foods identified that an attachment in one of the accessed emails contained sensitive employee information. The company notified all employees of the incident on Dec. 17, 2025. Written notices to affected individuals began on Jan. 7, 2026.
Information Exposed:
- Name
- Social Security number
The breach affected approximately 6,374 individuals in the United States, including residents in Maine and Massachusetts.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notice from Dot Foods, Inc. or Dot Transportation, Inc., it means your personal information may have been compromised. Even if there is no evidence of identity theft or fraud at this time, it is important to take proactive steps to protect yourself.
Here are some actions you can take:
- Enroll in the complimentary credit monitoring and identity restoration services offered by Dot Foods through Norton LifeLock for 24 months
- Monitor your financial accounts and credit reports for any suspicious activity
- Place a fraud alert or credit freeze on your credit file with the major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian and TransUnion)
- Report any suspected identity theft or fraud to your bank, credit card company and law enforcement
- Obtain a free credit report annually from each of the three major credit bureaus
- Follow the guidance provided in the notice letter regarding protecting your personal information
Lawyers are ready to help individuals affected by this breach understand their rights and potential legal options. If your information was exposed, you may have grounds to join a class action lawsuit and seek compensation for any harm suffered.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If you were affected by the Dot Foods, Inc. & Dot Transportation, Inc. data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are investigating whether the company took adequate steps to protect sensitive data and whether affected individuals are entitled to damages.
To find out if you qualify to join a lawsuit and pursue compensation, complete the below form. Lawyers are ready to review your situation and help you take the next steps.
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