Data Breach Litigation
What Is a Data Breach?
A data breach is when private information falls into the wrong hands. Usually, data breaches happen because cybercriminals (1) hack into computer systems, and then (2) steal people’s private information.
Your private information is valuable. That is why many data breaches occur (cybercriminals want to steal your private information). For example, cybercriminals often target—and then steal—Social Security numbers, passport numbers, driver’s license numbers, usernames, passwords, biometric information, medical records, and bank account numbers.
After a data breach, cybercriminals exploit your private information. For example, cybercriminals can withdraw money from your bank account, get loans in your name, steal your tax return, or even sell your private information to other cybercriminals on the “Dark Web.”
Holding Corporations and Institutions Accountable
Too often, data breaches happen because a corporation or institution “cut corners”—and failed to use good cybersecurity. When this happens, your private information becomes an easy target for cybercriminals.
Our attorneys hold these corporations and institutions accountable. Whenever a data breach exposes peoples’ private information, we pursue class action litigation—to secure benefits and compensation for the people exposed.
Our Victories
Our attorneys are at the forefront of data breach litigation. We are currently litigating many cutting-edge cases. And we have already recovered millions of dollars for our clients. Some of our recent victories include:
Walters v. Kimpton Hotel & Restaurant Group, LLP (N.D. Cal.)
Filed on behalf of consumers whose private information and personal identifiable information, including credit and debit card numbers, names, mailing addresses, and other personal information, was compromised and stolen from Kimpton Hotel & Restaurant Group by hackers. The case settled on a class-wide basis in 2018, and final approval was granted in July 2019.
Goetz v. Benefit Recovery Specialists, Inc. (Wis. Cir. Ct., Walworth Cty.)
Turke & Strauss represented a class of consumers whose personal health information was compromised and stolen from Benefit Recovery Specialists, Inc., a Houston-based billing and collections services firm that provides billing and collection services to healthcare providers across the country. Many of these consumers have lost time and money responding to the data breach and they face an ongoing risk of identity theft, identity fraud, or other harm. This case settled on a class-wide basis in 2022 and final approval was granted in July 2022.
In re BJC Healthcare Data Breach Litigation (Mo. Cir. Ct., St. Louis Cty.)
Turke & Strauss represented a class of consumers whose personal health information was compromised and stolen from BJC Healthcare, a major regional health system. Many of these consumers lost time and money responding to the data breach and they face an ongoing risk of identity theft, identity fraud, or other harm. This case settled on a class-wide basis in 2021 and final approval was granted in September 2022.
Daum, et al. v. K & B Surgical Center, LLC (Cal. Sup. Ct., Los Angeles Cty.)
Turke & Strauss represents a class of consumers whose personal health information and protected health information was compromised and stolen from K & B Surgical Center. Many of these consumers have lost time and money responding to the data breach and they face an ongoing risk of identity theft, identity fraud, or other harm. The case settled on a class-wide basis in 2022 and final approval was granted in 2024.
In re: Netgain Technology, LLC, Consumer Data Breach Litigation (D. Minn.)
Filed on behalf of consumers whose personal identifiable information and protected health information was breached and stolen from Netgain Technology, LLC beginning in September 2020. Turke & Strauss partner, Raina Borrelli, serves as a member of the Plaintiffs’ Interim Executive Committee in this multidistrict litigation. Many of the individuals impacted by the breach have lost time and money responding to the data breach and they face an ongoing risk of identity theft, identity fraud, or other harm. This case is currently pending in The United States District Court for the District of Minnesota.
Dusterhoff, et al. v. OneTouchPoint Corp. (E.D. Wisc.)
Filed on behalf of 2.6 million consumers whose personal identifiable information and protected health information was breached and stolen from OneTouchPoint Corp., a mailing and printing services vendor, beginning in April 2022. Turke & Strauss partner, Raina Borrelli, serves as a member of the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee in this litigation. Many of the individuals impacted by the breach have lost time and money responding to the data breach and they face an ongoing risk of identity theft, identity fraud, or other harm. This case is currently pending in The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.
In re Lincare Holdings Inc. Data Breach Litigation (M.D. Fla.)
Filed on behalf of consumers whose personal identifiable information and protected health information was breached and stolen from Lincare Holdings Inc., a medical products and services provider, beginning in September 2021. Turke & Strauss partner, Raina Borrelli, serves as a member of the Interim Executive Leadership Committee for plaintiffs and the class in this multidistrict litigation. Many of the individuals impacted by the breach have lost time and money responding to the data breach and they face an ongoing risk of identity theft, identity fraud, or other harm. This case is currently pending final approval in The United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
Forslund, et al. v. R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company (N.D. Ill.)
Filed on behalf of consumers whose personal identifiable information was breached and stolen from R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company, a Fortune 500 marketing, packaging, and printing company, beginning in November 2021. Turke & Strauss partner, Raina Borrelli, serves as interim co-lead counsel for plaintiffs and the class in this litigation. Many of the individuals impacted by the breach have lost time and money responding to the data breach and they face an ongoing risk of identity theft, identity fraud, or other harm. This case is settled on a class wide basis and final approval was granted in 2024.
