Grubhub Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over January 2025 Data Breach A former Grubhub employee has filed a class action lawsuit against the food delivery platform, alleging the company failed to implement adequate security measures to protect sensitive personal and financial data. The complaint, filed on February 5, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, claims cybercriminals accessed the information of tens of thousands of customers and employees in a January 2025 breach. The exposed data reportedly included Social Security numbers, addresses, and financial details. Grubhub notified affected individuals on February 3, 2025, acknowledging the incident. The lawsuit, led by plaintiff Brian Bianchi, accuses Grubhub of negligence in safeguarding user data, potentially leaving victims vulnerable to identity theft and fraud. The case highlights growing scrutiny over corporate cybersecurity practices and the legal consequences of failing to protect consumer information. No further details on the breach’s scope or the attackers’ methods have been disclosed.