Official Case FileOR · Jun 26, 2025

Ahold Delhaize USA Services, LLC Data Security Incident

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Reported to the OR Attorney General on June 26, 2025.

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§ I

The Breach — What We Know

Ahold Delhaize USA Services, LLC was the subject of a data breach notification filed with the OR Attorney General. The AG filing was recorded on June 26, 2025.

Ahold Delhaize USA Services, LLC is a major operational backbone supporting one of the largest grocery retail groups in the United States, providing critical administrative, supply chain, technological, and corporate support services to well-known supermarket brands like Food Lion, Giant Food, Hannaford, and Stop & Shop. Because of its central role in managing enterprise-wide operations, human resources, payroll, and vast customer loyalty programs, Ahold Delhaize USA accumulates and maintains an enormous volume of highly sensitive data. This encompasses detailed employee records, vendor files, and extensive consumer information processed through digital shopping platforms, supply chain networks, and corporate administrative databases. In 2025, Ahold Delhaize USA Services, LLC reported a significant data security incident to the Oregon Attorney General, joining a growing wave of sophisticated cyberattacks targeting major retail and corporate service conglomerates. In incidents of this nature, unauthorized actors frequently exploit vulnerabilities in enterprise networks, third-party vendor connections, or cloud storage environments to infiltrate core databases. Whether driven by targeted ransomware deployment or sophisticated external exfiltration campaigns, these breaches compromise the perimeter defenses that major corporate entities are legally and ethically obligated to maintain, placing massive volumes of confidential data at risk. The exposure resulting from this incident threatens individuals with a cascade of severe, long-term harms tied directly to the types of information typically stored within large retail service networks. Compromised records frequently include full names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, banking and direct deposit details, administrative credentials, and customer transaction histories. When cybercriminals obtain this combination of personal identifiers and financial data, victims face immediate risks of identity theft, unauthorized account takeovers, fraudulent tax filings, and phishing attacks designed to extract further sensitive information. For employees and consumers alike, the theft of this foundational data shatters personal privacy and forces individuals into a prolonged, stressful cycle of monitoring their credit and financial accounts. Under state consumer protection statutes, federal guidelines, and industry standards, Ahold Delhaize USA Services, LLC had a stringent legal obligation to implement robust cybersecurity measures capable of safeguarding sensitive personal and financial information against unauthorized access. The occurrence of a successful cyberattack of this magnitude strongly indicates potential failures in network segmentation, vulnerability patch management, employee access controls, or continuous threat monitoring. Companies that collect and monetize vast quantities of personal data bear the ultimate responsibility for securing it; failing to do so constitutes a direct breach of statutory duties and common-law negligence standards. Receiving a data breach notification letter from Ahold Delhaize USA Services, LLC is an official admission that your private information was exposed due to corporate security deficiencies, and it serves as the foundational legal standing required to participate in a class action lawsuit. Affected individuals should understand that they do not need to prove direct financial loss or identity theft to seek legal recourse and hold the company accountable for failing to protect their data. Our firm investigates and litigates these data breach cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay absolutely nothing out of pocket and owe no legal fees unless we successfully recover compensation on your behalf.
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Case Facts & Filing Record

State Filed
OR
Date Reported to AG
Jun 26, 2025
Date of Breach
Not disclosed
Records Affected
Not disclosed
Filing Status
Investigation Open
Last Updated
Oct 5, 2026
Data Types Exposed
Full NameSocial Security NumberDate of BirthMailing AddressEmail AddressWage and Compensation InformationDirect Deposit Account DetailsPayment Card Information
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Risk Analysis — Exposed Data

Based on the data types reported in this filing, affected individuals face the following specific risks:

Identity Theftcritical

Your SSN is the master key to your identity. Once exposed, criminals can open new lines of credit, take out loans, or file taxes in your name.

Identity Verification Bypassmedium

Combined with a name and other leaked data, date of birth helps criminals pass identity verification questions at banks and government agencies.

§ IV

Were You Affected?

Under the Oregon Consumer Information Protection Act, you may have a legal claim against Ahold Delhaize USA Services, LLC if any of the following apply:

  • You received a written data breach notification letter from Ahold Delhaize USA Services, LLC
  • You are or were a customer, patient, or employee of Ahold Delhaize USA Services, LLC
  • Your information was held by Ahold Delhaize USA Services, LLC in OR
  • Your bank or payment card data was potentially exposed

Applicable law: This breach was reported under the Oregon Consumer Information Protection Act, which establishes your right to seek damages from Ahold Delhaize USA Services, LLC.

§ V

Your Rights as a Victim — Compensation Available

01
Lost Time & Remediation Costs

The hours spent responding to a data breach — canceling accounts, contacting credit bureaus, updating passwords, and investigating fraud — represent compensable economic harm in data breach litigation.

02
Identity Theft Protection Costs

Once your SSN is exposed, protection becomes an ongoing expense. Plaintiffs in data breach settlements have recovered costs for credit freezes, identity protection subscriptions, and time spent dealing with fraudulent accounts — sometimes covering multiple years of exposure.

03
Banking & Account Fees

Fees charged to close and reopen accounts, issue replacement cards, or dispute fraudulent transactions are recoverable in data breach litigation. So are the costs of overdrafts, late payments, and credit damage caused by unauthorized activity.

04
Statutory Minimum Damages

Several state data breach laws provide for statutory minimum damages — fixed amounts recoverable per affected individual regardless of actual loss. These provisions exist specifically to make legal action viable for victims who have not yet experienced direct harm.

Note: an attorney general breach filing does not by itself establish a settlement fund, a payment amount, or a claim deadline. If an official settlement notice is later issued, rely on that notice for payment details and deadlines.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need proof that my data was misused to file a claim against Ahold Delhaize USA Services, LLC?

No. Under Oregon Consumer Information Protection Act and federal law, the unauthorized exposure of your personal data — regardless of whether it has been actively misused — can be sufficient grounds for a claim. The breach itself is the injury.

How much does filing a claim cost?

Nothing. The Law Office of David S. Harris handles data breach cases on contingency — you pay zero upfront and owe nothing unless compensation is recovered.

My Social Security Number was exposed. What should I do right now?

Immediately place a free credit freeze at all three bureaus (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion). A freeze blocks new accounts from being opened in your name. Then file a complaint with the FTC at IdentityTheft.gov and contact our office — SSN exposure is one of the most serious breach types.

My financial account data was exposed. Can the bank recover my losses?

Banks may reverse fraudulent charges, but they are not obligated to compensate you for time lost, stress, or indirect damages. A class action claim against the breached company can recover those additional categories of harm.

Is it too late to file a claim?

Statutes of limitations for data breach claims vary by state but typically run 2–4 years. Depending on when you learned of the breach, you may still have time. Contact our office for a free eligibility review — there is no cost to find out.

What if Ahold Delhaize USA Services, LLC offered me free credit monitoring after the breach?

Accepting free credit monitoring from Ahold Delhaize USA Services, LLC does not waive your right to pursue legal action unless you signed a specific release waiving claims. In most cases, victims who accepted monitoring can still file.

Do I need to have received a notice letter to be eligible?

Not necessarily. Many data breach victims are never notified directly. If your personal information was held by Ahold Delhaize USA Services, LLC during the relevant period, you may still qualify even without receiving a letter. A free eligibility review can confirm your status.

Received a notification letter from Ahold Delhaize USA Services, LLC?

Read our dedicated guide — what the letter means and exactly what to do.

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