The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has delivered a decision that represents a significant development in the ongoing legal battle concerning the data breach suffered by Marriott International Inc. in 2018. The court decided to reverse the class certification initially granted by U.S. District Judge John Preston Bailey. This ruling marks the second time the Fourth Circuit has intervened in the class certification issues of this case.
The previous engagement of the appeals court in 2023 resulted in the case being sent back for further discussion. However, this time the appellate court has entirely reversed the class certification, bringing a favorable outcome for Marriott. This legal turn sets a precedent in how class certifications might be challenged and potentially overturned in large-scale data breach litigations. For further insights into the court’s decision, the full article can be accessed here.