Tag: Litigation

California Supreme Court Boosts Policyholders Seeking Coverage for Privacy Class Actions

Key takeaways In a recent opinion, the California Supreme Court ruled in favor of California-based tech giant Yahoo in a multiyear legal battle with the National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The insurer had refused to defend Yahoo against five class action lawsuits alleging Yahoo violated provisions of […]

“New” Application to an Old Problem: Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s Ruling Likely to Lead to More Cybersecurity Negligence Lawsuits

Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court (“Court”) cleared a path for employees seeking to hold employers responsible for data breaches affecting their information.  The Court found that employers are legally obligated to implement and maintain reasonable security measures to protect employees’ personal data in their possession.  The Court’s logic, however, may extend beyond […]