Culinary Services of America Data Breach Investigation

The data privacy lawyers at The Lyon Firm are reviewing new class action claims related to the recently reported data breach at Culinary Services of America. The full scope of the incident is still being investigated; however, certain individuals may have had sensitive data accessed and stolen. Contact our legal team to learn more about your legal options following any data theft event and to begin taking measures to protect yourself against fraud and identity theft.

The attorneys at our firm have twenty years of experience and have the resources to build a strong case on your behalf. The Lyon Firm has filed and settled numerous class action data breach lawsuits on behalf of plaintiffs in all fifty states. Call for a free consultation and case review.

What Happened at Culinary Services of America?

It has been reported that on March 3, 2025, Culinary Services of America, the staffing and recruiting company that does business as Culinary Staffing Services, experienced a data breach, potentially impacting a large amount of personal information. The incident started with a phishing email sent to one of the company’s employees, allowing an unauthorized individual access to certain personal data.

The types of Culinary Staffing information exposed include first and last names in combination with Social Security numbers. The breach was reported to the Massachusetts Attorney General on May 8, 2025, and the California Attorney General on May 9, 2025. Sample notices can be viewed HERE and the data breach notification letters should be in the mail at the time of writing.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Culinary Staffing Service offers recruiting, hiring, training and payroll services to businesses across California and Nevada. They staff companies in food production and manufacturing, restaurants, bars, and lounges, hospitality, and senior living.

It is important to note the severity of a breach when sensitive information like Social Security numbers are accessed, which can be used for identity theft and other types of fraud. By taking legal action, individuals can hold any negligent company accountable for related damages. We believe any entity that collects your personal data has a duty to protect it with a strong IT security system.