Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Data Breach Class Action Lawsuit

Posted: December 20, 2024 -- Attention, victims of the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf data breach.

Abington Cole + Ellery is investigating the data breach recently announced by Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Data Breach Summary:

Approximately 53,000 individuals were affected by the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf data breach.

Breached data may include, but is not necessarily limited to: names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, Passport numbers, driver’s license numbers, alien registration numbers, medical data, health insurance data, financial account data, taxpayer identification numbers, usernames and passwords, payment card data, and/or digital/electronic signatures.

According to Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, it recently identified suspicious activity within its computer systems and initiated an investigation to assess the nature and scope of the incident. The investigation was conducted with the support of external cybersecurity specialists and internal teams. Federal law enforcement authorities were also notified of the event.

The findings revealed that, on June 6, 2024, an unauthorized actor gained access to certain company systems. Additionally, unauthorized access to specific email accounts used by the organization occurred between April 5 and May 29, 2024, and again from August 28 to August 29, 2024. It was determined that some information within the company’s systems may have been accessed or extracted without authorization.

Following this discovery, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf undertook a process to identify the affected data and associated individuals. After completing this process, the company began notifying potentially affected individuals. In response to the incident, the company implemented enhanced safeguards and reviewed its data privacy and security policies and procedures.

As a result of the data breach, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is offering 12 months of free credit monitoring and/or identity theft protection services to some affected individuals.

Additional information about the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf data breach may be found here: Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Data Breach Notification (Maine), and here: Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf NOTICE OF DATA EVENT.

About Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf:

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is a specialty coffee and tea retailer and roastery. It was founded in 1963 in Southern California. The company operates coffeehouses globally and offers products including coffee, tea, and related beverages. The organization sources coffee and tea from multiple regions and roasts its coffee beans in small batches at its facility in Camarillo, California. The company also emphasizes direct sourcing relationships with growers.

The company provides a variety of drinks and food items, including espresso-based beverages, brewed coffee, tea, and blended drinks. In addition to beverages, it offers pastries and snacks. Customers can also purchase packaged coffee beans, loose-leaf teas, and accessories. Its products are available at retail locations, through its website, and in some grocery stores. The brand has expanded its presence across various markets and operates both company-owned and franchised stores.

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf maintains a loyalty program and offers gift cards. It also participates in corporate social responsibility initiatives, focusing on partnerships with local and international organizations. The company promotes sustainable practices in its supply chain, particularly in coffee and tea production. It continues to operate in several countries, maintaining a focus on offering coffee and tea products.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Website may have additional information about or provide periodic updates regarding the data breach.

For more information about steps you can take to possibly reduce the chances harm arising from a data breach, please review the following article: What are some steps you can take if you've been the victim of a data breach?

If you believe you are a victim of the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf data breach, and if you would like to volunteer to serve as a class representative in a class action lawsuit regarding this data breach, please submit your information via the form on this webpage. This website is not associated with nor authorized by Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf or any affiliated companies. If you have received any other data breach notifications, you may to review Abington Cole + Ellery's current list of data breach investigations.