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New Horizons 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 New Horizons 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 New Horizons
NHB Holdings, LLC is a privately held, family-owned holding company that oversees several subsidiaries in the food production industry. Its primary entities include New Horizons Baking Company, Genesis Baking Company, Metraco Transportation Company, and New Horizons Food Solutions. The company is based in Norwalk, Ohio, and operates additional facilities in Ohio and Indiana.
Founded in 1967, New Horizons Baking Company specializes in producing custom English muffins and soft rolls for major quick-service restaurant brands, retail, and food service sectors. Genesis Baking Company, launched in 2004, extends the group’s baking operations, while Metraco Transportation Company supports logistics.
What Happened?
On January 11, 2025, the New Horizons identified that an unauthorized actor had accessed and acquired files between Jan. 6 and Jan. 10, 2025. After a thorough investigation, completed by July 11, 2025, it was confirmed that personal information was compromised.
According to public disclosures, the breach affected 9,476 individuals in the United States, including at least one Maine resident. The company notified affected consumers by written notice on Aug. 28, 2025.
The types of information exposed in this incident include names and Social Security numbers.
Additionally, a ransomware group known as Cactus claimed responsibility for the attack, posting on the dark web on Feb. 20, 2025, and alleging to have obtained 455 GB of data, including personal and corporate files.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notification from New Horizons regarding this data breach, it means your personal information may have been exposed. When sensitive data like a Social Security number is compromised, there is a risk of identity theft and fraud. New Horizons has offered affected individuals complimentary credit monitoring services for twelve months through TransUnion, as well as guidance on protecting against identity theft.
Here are steps you can take right now:
- Enroll in the free credit monitoring service provided by New Horizons
- Place a fraud alert or security freeze on your credit file with the major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion)
- Regularly review your credit reports for suspicious activity
- Report any signs of identity theft to law enforcement and your state attorney general
It is important to act quickly to protect against unauthorized use of your information. Even if there is no evidence of misuse yet, staying vigilant is key.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was exposed in the New Horizons data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are ready to help individuals affected by this incident understand their rights and pursue claims for damages related to the breach.
To find out if you qualify and to join a potential lawsuit, complete the below form. Taking action now can help protect your rights and hold companies accountable for safeguarding your personal information.
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