Gunster Law Firm to Settle Data Breach Lawsuit for $8.5 Million

Florida-based corporate law firm Gunster is set to pay $8.5 million in settlement of a class action lawsuit that accuses the firm of failing to adequately protect personal data. This lawsuit centers on a 2022 data breach that allegedly exposed the sensitive information of nearly 10,000 individuals, including clients and employees. The settlement agreement is captured in a motion for preliminary approval that has been filed in Florida federal court. These legal proceedings highlight the ongoing challenges that firms face in securing private data and the repercussions that may follow such breaches. For further details, visit the Law360 article on the settlement.