In a recent legal development, a California appellate panel has upheld the dismissal of a cross-complaint filed by software company Accellion Inc. against the law firm Foley & Lardner LLP. The case originates from an insurance company’s lawsuit that sought to hold Accellion accountable for a ransomware attack amounting to $1 million, which targeted the law firm. The appellate panel found Accellion’s cross-claims to be untimely, thus supporting the previous dismissal decision.
The details of the case highlight ongoing concerns about liability and timeliness in the prosecution of data breach claims, topics of significant relevance for corporate legal departments and practitioners focusing on cybersecurity and related litigation. For more information, you can read the original article on Law360.