Plaza Deli Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
On December 11, 2025, Plaza Deli notified Massachusetts regulators of a data breach involving unauthorized access to files stored in its Microsoft OneDrive environment. If you received a breach letter, consult the facts below and consider your legal and identity-protection options.
Act now: Review what information was exposed, enroll in the free credit-monitoring service offered, and learn how to preserve your rights to compensation.
Incident Summary
Full Legal Name: Plaza Deli Inc. (“Plaza Deli”)
- Breach type: Unauthorized access via phishing calls leading to third-party OneDrive compromise
- Discovery date: December 9, 2025
- Regulatory notice date: December 11, 2025
- Total individuals affected: 30 (all in Massachusetts)
- Consumer letters mailed: December 11, 2025
What Happened
Plaza Deli received several phishing-related phone calls on December 9, 2025. An internal review revealed that a threat actor gained unauthorized access to the company’s Microsoft OneDrive account—managed by a third-party vendor—and could have viewed certain files or folders. The company states it has no evidence of misuse but is issuing notifications out of an abundance of caution.
Information Exposed
The investigation determined that files stored or synchronized to OneDrive may have contained:
- Social Security numbers
- Copies of driver’s licenses or state identification cards
- Dates of birth
- Home addresses
- Other personal documents stored on synced devices
Not every affected individual had all of the above data elements compromised.
Company Response
According to the Massachusetts notice, Plaza Deli has taken these steps:
- Contacted IT specialists immediately after discovery
- Filed recovery requests with Microsoft to lock and secure the OneDrive account
- Reset passwords for all relevant user accounts
- Conducted an internal review to identify additional risks
- Verified the integrity of phone and operational systems
- Implemented stronger authentication and system controls
- Reported the incident to the MA Attorney General and the MA Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation
Free Credit Monitoring & Identity Protection
Plaza Deli is offering 18 months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity-protection services to affected individuals, as required under Massachusetts law when Social Security numbers may be involved. Enrollment instructions are included in the mailed notification letter (Spanish-language versions available).
Download Official Breach Notice (PDF)What You Can Do
The company recommends that impacted persons:
- Monitor credit reports, bank statements, and explanation-of-benefits forms for suspicious activity
- Place a free security freeze or fraud alert on credit files to prevent new account openings
- Take advantage of the complimentary credit-monitoring service
Company Overview
The breach notice did not include detailed corporate information beyond Plaza Deli’s legal name. Publicly available data is limited.
- Industry: Food service / Restaurant
- Headquarters: Not disclosed in notice
- Publicly traded: No
- Parent entity: None listed
Frequently Asked Questions
- I received a data breach letter from Plaza Deli — what should I do?
- Follow the enrollment instructions for the 18-month credit-monitoring service, review your credit reports, and consider placing a free security freeze.
- How do I submit a claim related to the Plaza Deli data breach?
- Retain your breach letter and any evidence of fraud. Then consult a data-privacy attorney or class-action firm to discuss potential legal remedies.
- Am I eligible to join a lawsuit against Plaza Deli?
- Eligibility depends on factors such as residence, data exposed, and any financial harm. Speaking with counsel experienced in data-breach litigation can clarify your options.
- What information did the Plaza Deli breach expose?
- Potentially Social Security numbers, driver’s license or state ID copies, dates of birth, home addresses, and other personal documents.
- Did Plaza Deli offer credit monitoring, and for how long?
- Yes. The company is providing complimentary credit monitoring and identity-protection services for 18 months.
- How many people were affected by the Plaza Deli breach?
- The notice filed with Massachusetts lists 30 impacted residents.
- How can I get the official breach notice PDF for Plaza Deli?
- You can download it directly from the Massachusetts Attorney General website using the button above.