Breach

Legal Action Unveils Discriminatory Breach on 23andMe Platform Affecting Jewish and Chinese Users

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San Francisco, CA – A recent lawsuit claims that genetic testing company 23andMe suffered a data breach targeting its Jewish and Chinese customers. The breach potentially exposed the personal information of thousands of individuals, including their genetic data and health details. The lawsuit, filed in a California federal court, alleges that the breach occurred between October 2018 and March 2019. According to the complaint, the breach was motivated by the hackers’ interest in the genetic data of Jewish and Chinese customers. The lawsuit suggests that the stolen data could be valuable for conducting research or … Read more

Federal Appeals Court Overturns Multi-Million Dollar Damages Award in Breach of Contract Case Due to Erroneously Admitted Expert Witness

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Denver, Colorado – A multi-million dollar damages award in a breach of contract case may be in jeopardy after a federal appeals court ruled that an expert witness was improperly classified and admitted as a lay witness. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit found that the damages verdict for recycling company A-1 Organics, in its lawsuit against Heartland, relied on testimony from A-1’s chief financial officer (CFO) that should have been classified as expert testimony instead. According to the court, the CFO’s testimony involved more than basic math and required complicated assumptions … Read more

Virginia Jury Awards $720,000 in Breach of Agreement Case Against Turkish Military Supplier

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FAIRFAX, Virginia – A Turkish military supplier has been ordered by a federal jury to pay $720,000 for violating a 2019 agreement with an American importer. The breach of contract case highlights the consequences of failing to adhere to business agreements. The jury verdict, reached in Virginia, concluded that the Turkish military supplier had failed to uphold its end of the agreement with the American importer. This ruling serves as a reminder to businesses about the importance of honoring contractual obligations. The dispute between the Turkish supplier and the American importer stemmed from a 2019 … Read more

Farming Giants Celebrate $38 Million Victory in Fresno County Breach of Contract Trial

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Fresno County, California – In a breach of contract trial in Fresno County, two farming giants were recently awarded a $38 million verdict, leaving them pleased with the outcome. The trial involved a dispute over contracts for the sale of agricultural products. This significant decision has brought attention to the complexities of contract negotiations in the farming industry. The case revolved around a contract between the two companies, which had allegedly been breached. The jury unanimously agreed that there was a violation of the terms set forth in the agreement, resulting in the substantial financial … Read more