A New York federal judge has indicated a potential dismissal of a proposed class action lawsuit against Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson LLP, citing insufficient jurisdictional claims. The suit arises from a data breach involving private equity funds managed by Goldman Sachs, a client of the law firm.
In December 2025, Goldman Sachs informed investors in certain alternative investment funds about a cybersecurity incident at Fried Frank. The breach reportedly exposed sensitive personal information, including names, contact details, government identification numbers, financial account information, and dates of birth. ([claimdepot.com](https://www.claimdepot.com/data-breach/goldman-sachs-via-fried-frank-2025?utm_source=openai))
Subsequently, a class action lawsuit was filed against Fried Frank, alleging inadequate cybersecurity measures that led to the unauthorized access of client data. The plaintiffs claim that the firm’s negligence has heightened the risk of identity theft and fraud for those affected. ([claimdepot.com](https://www.claimdepot.com/data-breach/goldman-sachs-via-fried-frank-2025?utm_source=openai))
During recent proceedings, the presiding judge expressed concerns over the plaintiffs’ failure to adequately establish the court’s jurisdiction over the case. This development underscores the critical importance of properly pleading jurisdiction in data breach litigation. ([blogs.duanemorris.com](https://blogs.duanemorris.com/classactiondefense/2025/08/26/illinois-federal-court-dismisses-data-breach-class-action-lawsuit-for-lack-of-subject-matter-jurisdiction/?utm_source=openai))
Jurisdictional challenges are not uncommon in data breach cases. For instance, in August 2025, an Illinois federal court dismissed a data breach class action lawsuit due to the plaintiffs’ failure to sufficiently plead the defendant’s citizenship, which is essential for establishing diversity jurisdiction. ([blogs.duanemorris.com](https://blogs.duanemorris.com/classactiondefense/2025/08/26/illinois-federal-court-dismisses-data-breach-class-action-lawsuit-for-lack-of-subject-matter-jurisdiction/?utm_source=openai))
As the Fried Frank case progresses, it highlights the necessity for plaintiffs to meticulously address jurisdictional requirements to ensure their claims are heard. Legal professionals will be closely monitoring this case for its potential implications on future data breach litigation.