Plaintiffs Seek Court Approval to Seal $8.5 Million Data Breach Settlement with Gunster

In a recent development, plaintiffs involved in a proposed class action concerning a data breach have requested a Florida federal court to permit them to submit under seal a settlement agreement amounting to $8.5 million. This legal action aims to address allegations against the Florida-based corporate law firm Gunster. The firm is accused of failing to protect the personal information of approximately 10,000 clients, employees, and others from cybercriminal attacks. The outcome of this decision could have significant implications for the handling and transparency of breach settlements within legal firms. Further details and developments on this case can be accessed through Law360.