The Postlethwaite & Netterville class action lawsuit was filed in 2021 against the law firm Postlethwaite & Netterville, LLP, alleging that the firm failed to adequately protect its clients’ personal information from a data breach.
The data breach occurred in 2020 and affected over 100,000 clients of Postlethwaite & Netterville. The breach exposed clients’ names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and other sensitive information.
In the class action lawsuit, the plaintiffs allege that Postlethwaite & Netterville failed to implement adequate security measures to protect its clients’ data. The plaintiffs also allege that the firm failed to notify its clients of the data breach in a timely manner.
The lawsuit is still ongoing, but the parties have reached a preliminary settlement agreement. The settlement agreement provides for $5 million to be paid to class members.
Conclusion
The Postlethwaite & Netterville class action lawsuit is a reminder of the importance of data security. Businesses that collect and store personal information have a responsibility to protect that information from unauthorized access.
If you are a client of Postlethwaite & Netterville, you should monitor your credit reports and bank statements for any signs of fraud or identity theft. You should also consider placing a fraud alert or security freeze on your credit file.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is a class action lawsuit?
A: A class action lawsuit is a lawsuit filed by one or more plaintiffs on behalf of a larger group of people who have suffered similar injuries. Class action lawsuits are often used in cases where it would be impractical or inefficient for each individual to file their own lawsuit.
Q: Who is eligible to be a member of the Postlethwaite & Netterville class action lawsuit?
A: To be eligible to be a member of the Postlethwaite & Netterville class action lawsuit, you must have been a client of Postlethwaite & Netterville and your personal information must have been exposed in the 2020 data breach.
Q: What are the benefits of participating in the class action lawsuit?
A: If you participate in the class action lawsuit, you may be eligible to receive a portion of the settlement money. You may also be able to get help from the attorneys representing the class members to protect your rights.
Q: How do I opt in to the class action lawsuit?
A: To opt in to the class action lawsuit, you must submit a claim form. The claim form can be found on the class action lawsuit website.
Q: What is the deadline to opt in to the class action lawsuit?
A: The deadline to opt in to the class action lawsuit is [date].
Q: What happens if I don’t opt in to the class action lawsuit?
A: If you don’t opt in to the class action lawsuit, you will not be eligible to receive a portion of the settlement money. You will also not be able to get help from the attorneys representing the class members to protect your rights.
If you have any other questions about the Postlethwaite & Netterville class action lawsuit, you can contact the attorneys representing the class members.
References:
- Postlethwaite & Netterville Class Action Lawsuit Website: https://b-kdatasettlement.pnclassaction.com/
- New Hampshire Department of Justice Consumer Protection Bureau Notice of Data Security Breach: https://www.doj.nh.gov/consumer/security-breaches/documents/postlethwaite-netterville-20210811.pdf
- FindLaw Caselaw: Postlethwaite and Netterville APAC v. Royal Indemnity Company: https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/la-court-of-appeal/1475786.html
- EisnerAmper Class Action Administration: Postlewaite & Netterville: https://pnclassandmass.com/what-we-do/class-action/