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Berkot’s Super Foods Data Breach

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NOTICE: If you received a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH letter from Berkot’s Super Foods, contact the Arnold Law Firm at (916) 777-7777 to discuss your legal options, or submit a confidential Case Evaluation form here.

​​​​​​​​On June 30, 2025, Berkot’s Super Foods (“Berkot’s”) reported a significant cybersecurity incident to the Maine Attorney General’s Office (the “Data Breach”). According to the notice, the breach was identified following unusual network activity detected on December 1, 2024, which prompted an immediate internal investigation. Berkot’s engaged cybersecurity specialists to assess the scope and impact. Investigation efforts confirmed that sensitive personal information may have been accessed by unauthorized actors. To date, specific details about the types of data compromised have not been publicly released. Approximately 11,090 individuals have been impacted by the Data Breach. Recently, Berkot’s has begun sending data breach notification letters to those affected. These letters include an offer of complimentary credit monitoring services through IDX, as well as details on the specific type of information impacted once identified. If you received a data breach notification letter from Berkot’s Super Foods, it confirms that your data was affected by this Data Breach.. Berkot’s Super Foods is a privately owned grocery chain headquartered in New Lenox, Illinois. Founded in 1981, it operates 16 stores across the Midwest and employs over 1,000 people. The chain offers fresh produce, bakery goods, deli items, and prepared foods, and is known for its community‑focused service.. 

WHAT INFORMATION IS INVOLVED IN THE BERKOT’S SUPER FOODS DATA BREACH?

Berkot's Super Foods Data BreachBerkot’s has not yet specified which data elements were accessed. However, in line with state definitions and comparable incidents, the following types of information may have been involved:: 
  • Full name
  • Social Security number
  • Driver’s license or state ID number
  • Account, credit card, or debit card numbers (if usable independently)
  • Account passwords, PINs, or access codes.
We are actively monitoring for any updates and will provide more specific information as it becomes available. This information is called your Personally Identifiable Information (“PII”). It tells others about you and is considered part of your identity. Businesses are required to secure this information or risk facing statutory penalties, among other legal penalties. Stolen PII can be used by identity thieves to engage in fraudulent activity using your identity.  The best way to protect yourself after a data breach is to sign up for credit and identity protection services as soon as possible.  California offers extra protections and legal rights to its residents through the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”). NOTICE: If you received a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH letter from Berkot’s Super Foods, contact the Arnold Law Firm at (916) 777-7777 to discuss your legal options, or submit a confidential Case Evaluation form here.

Settlement - $3,767,000

Truck Accident

A 20-year-old man who had been married for just 12 days left home on his way to work. He was driving on Pleasant Grove Road in Sutter County in the early morning when he came upon a slow-moving truck. As he pulled out to pass the truck, the truck driver turned left in front of him. The young man attempted to steer back into his lane but his vehicle struck an un-flagged piece of metal extending from the back of the truck. He died in the resulting crash.

Expert witnesses brought in by the Arnold Law Firm proved that the truck, owned and operated by a hauling firm, should never have been on the highway that morning. Specifically, the rear and side turn signals did not work and the rear-view mirror was in a poor state of adjustment at the time of the collision. As a result, the driver, who had failed to properly inspect the vehicle before setting out that morning, couldn’t see the young man’s vehicle as it attempted to pass.

The poor condition of the truck, its lack of maintenance and the manner in which it was operated were found to be substantial factors in causing the collision that killed the young man. The testimony also established that the man had been making a lawful pass at the lawful speed limit and acted reasonably when he attempted to avoid the collision.

The man’s 20-year-old widow was awarded $3,767,000.77, his parents were awarded $185,131 and the family was reimbursed $11,899 in funeral expenses. Though money is a poor substitute for a young man’s life, this verdict demonstrates that drivers who endanger the lives of others will be held accountable for their actions.