An appellate court in Illinois has reinstated a data breach class action complaint against a Chicago-based candy company. The court determined that the plaintiffs had standing to seek damages due to the alleged misuse of their personal information, which constituted an actual injury. This decision is significant as it sets a potentially influential precedent for privacy litigation, particularly in Illinois.
“We were delighted to achieve the reversal on our clients’ behalf and with the impact it will have on privacy litigation moving forward. It sets an important precedent for pursuing relief and benefits not only for the class in our case, but data breach cases across Illinois,” said Alex Phillips of Strauss Borrelli in Madison, Wisconsin, representing the plaintiffs.
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