Farmer Brothers Company Data Breach Lawsuit

Farmer Brothers Company has reported a data breach that may have compromised the personal information of 14,460 individuals, including 9 residents from Maine. The breach, which was discovered in August 2025, involved unauthorized access to archived files between March 6, 2025, and March 14, 2025. If you were impacted by this incident, read on to learn more about the breach and your legal options.

Farmer Brothers’ Data Breach Investigation

Farmer Brothers Company, based in Fort Worth, Texas, was alerted to potential unauthorized access to its systems on March 14, 2025. Following the discovery, Farmer Brothers launched an extensive investigation to assess the breach’s scope and secure its systems. The investigation revealed that the unknown actor accessed archived files containing sensitive personal data, including names, Social Security numbers, and driver’s license information.

The breach occurred between March 6, 2025, and March 14, 2025. Once Farmer Brothers confirmed the data compromise, they reported the incident to federal law enforcement and cooperated with their investigation. In addition to the external breach, Farmer Brothers began reviewing the impacted files to identify individuals affected by the breach and to verify if any address information was missing.

The company also took immediate steps to enhance security measures, including implementing additional safeguards and employee training to prevent future breaches. In response to the breach, Farmer Brothers is offering credit monitoring services and fraud protection to impacted individuals, along with resources for protecting against identity theft.

When Did This Breach Occur?

The data breach occurred between March 6, 2025, and March 14, 2025. The incident was discovered on August 19, 2025, and was reported to Maine residents on September 9, 2025.

What Information Was Breached?

The following personal information was involved in the breach:

• Full Name
• Social Security Number
• Driver’s License Information

What You Can Do

If you were affected by this breach, consider taking the following actions to protect your personal information:

1. Sign Up for Credit Monitoring: Take advantage of the 12 months of complimentary credit monitoring services offered through TransUnion.
2. Place a Fraud Alert: Set up a fraud alert on your credit file with the national consumer reporting agencies to prevent unauthorized accounts from being opened in your name.
3. Freeze Your Credit: Consider placing a security freeze on your credit to restrict access to your credit reports without your authorization.
4. Monitor Your Accounts: Regularly check your financial account statements and credit reports for signs of fraudulent activity.
5. Report Fraud: If you suspect identity theft or fraud, report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), your state Attorney General, and local law enforcement.

File a Data Breach Lawsuit Against Farmer Brothers

If you were affected by this data breach, you may have the right to pursue a class action lawsuit against Farmer Brothers. Individuals who have received a data breach notification from the credit union could be entitled to compensation for the exposure of their personal information.

At Class Action U, we can help you understand your legal options. If you believe your personal information was compromised in this breach, don’t wait—take action now.

Contact us at Class Action U, where we’ll connect you with a lawyer skilled in class action lawsuits. If you’ve been contacted about this breach, received notice, or believe you were impacted, fill out our quick, easy, and secure form to sign up. There is no cost to reach out to our legal partner, and no obligation after speaking with someone from our team. Don’t stand alone—join the class!