Data Breach

Lessing's Hospitality Group Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation

If you were affected by the Lessing’s Hospitality Group data breach, you may be entitled to compensation.
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Lessing's Hospitality Group Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Lessing's Hospitality Group 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 Lessing’s Hospitality Group 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 Lessing’s Hospitality Group

Lessing’s Hospitality Group is a family-owned hospitality company that has been in operation since 1890. The company is based in New York, and operates more than 120 locations throughout the Northeast and Florida.

The company’s business spans a wide range of hospitality services, which includes wedding and catering venues, full-service restaurants, corporate and academic dining centers, and several Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza franchises. Lessing’s serves over 40,000 customers daily.

What happened?

Lessing’s Hospitality Group discovered suspicious activity involving an employee’s email account. On Aug. 20, 2025, Lessing’s determined that unauthorized access occurred, and emails containing some customers’ personal information may have been viewed.

The company began notifying affected individuals on Oct. 3, 2025. The data breach may have impacted several thousand current and former employees and other individuals.

Possible Exposed Information

  • Name
  • Address
  • Date of birth
  • Social Security number
  • Driver's license or state ID information
  • Health insurance information
  • Financial account information

Lessing's also disclosed the cybersecurity incident to the Vermont Attorney General's office on Oct. 6, 2025.

Your Rights and Next Steps

If you received a notice about this data breach from Lessing’s Hospitality Group, it is important to understand your rights and the actions you can take. You may be entitled to seek compensation for any harm or inconvenience caused by this cybersecurity incident.

  • Communication and credit monitoring services: Review and save any notification letters you receive. Enroll in free credit monitoring services, if offered.
  • Monitor your accounts carefully: Check your financial statements regularly for suspicious activity or unauthorized transactions. If you notice anything unusual, contact your financial institution immediately.
  • Fraud alert and credit reports: A fraud alert informs creditors to take extra steps to verify your identity before opening new accounts in your name. Consumers are also entitled to one free credit report annually from each credit bureau. You can request a fraud alert or a credit report by contacting any one of the three major credit bureaus.
  • Seek legal help: Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and pursue compensation.

You May Be Entitled to Compensation

If your information was compromised in the Lessing’s Hospitality Group data breach, you may be entitled to compensation. Lawyers are ready to help affected individuals pursue claims related to the exposure of their personal information.

To find out if you qualify and to join a potential lawsuit, complete the form below.

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