Data Breach MDLs
Data breach and privacy litigation involving companies that failed to protect sensitive personal information. These cases typically involve claims of negligence, failure to implement adequate security, and violations of privacy laws.
About Data Breach MDLs
Data breach MDLs consolidate lawsuits against organizations that suffered security incidents exposing sensitive personal information. As cyberattacks have increased in frequency and severity, these cases have become more common in federal courts.
Plaintiffs typically allege that companies failed to implement reasonable security measures, delayed notifying affected individuals, or misrepresented the security of their systems. Damages may include costs of credit monitoring, identity theft losses, and the value of compromised data.
Data Types at Risk
- Healthcare Data
Medical records, insurance info
- Financial Data
Credit cards, bank accounts
- Personal Identifiers
SSNs, driver's licenses
- Login Credentials
Usernames, passwords
Key Issues in Data Breach Litigation
Inadequate Security
Companies may be liable for failing to implement reasonable cybersecurity measures to protect data.
Delayed Notification
Many states require prompt notification to affected individuals; delays can increase liability.
Identity Theft
Victims may suffer actual identity theft and fraud as a result of compromised personal information.
All Data Breach MDLs
18 active MDLs with 1,075 pending actions
MOVEit Data Breach
AT&T Inc. Data Breach
Change Healthcare, Data Breach
PowerSchool Holdings, and PowerSchool Group Data Breach
Snowflake, Data Security Breach Litigation
Marriott International, Data Breach
Trans Union Data Security Breach Litigation
Perry Johnson & Associates Medical Transcription Data Security Breach Litigation
American Medical Collection Agency, Data Breach
23andMe, Data Breach
Facebook, Consumer Privacy User Profile Litigation
Google Inc. Cookie Placement Consumer Privacy Litigation
Blackbaud, Data Breach
Coinbase Data Breach
T-Mobile 2022 Data Breach
TikTok, Minor Privacy Litigation
Keffer Development Services, Data Security Breach Litigation
Clearview AI, Consumer Privacy Litigation
Affected by a Data Breach?
If your personal information was exposed in a data breach and you suffered identity theft or other harm, you may be eligible to file a claim.