Breach

Jury Delivers Landmark $38 Million Verdict in ERISA Case Against Pentegra for Fiduciary Breach

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New York—A jury awarded more than $38 million to a group of retirement plan participants who claimed fiduciary breaches against Pentegra’s Multiple Employer Defined Contribution Plan. This rare jury trial under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) concluded with findings that the plan’s fiduciaries had engaged in improper fees. The case, titled Khan et al. v. Board of Directors of Pentegra Defined Contribution Plan et al., was brought forward in the Southern District of New York in 2020. The plaintiffs—Imran Khan, Joan Bullock, and Pamela Joy Wood—argued on behalf of themselves and other plan … Read more

MGM Resorts Offers Compensation for Data Breach Victims: How to Claim Your Settlement

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Las Vegas, Nevada – Thousands of MGM Resorts guests affected by two significant data breaches in 2019 and 2023 could be entitled to compensation, following a multimillion-dollar settlement agreement by the hospitality giant. The announcement came after a class-action lawsuit was lodged against MGM, spotlighting the vulnerabilities that exposed sensitive personal information to unauthorized access. The cyberattacks occurred in July 2019 and then again in September 2023, during which confidential guest data was compromised. This included full names, email addresses, phone numbers, physical addresses, birthdates, and, for some individuals, more sensitive information like passport numbers, … Read more

Hotel Held Accountable in Court for Privacy Breach After Key Given to Unauthorized Guest

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In a recent trial, attorney Brown emphasized the negligence of the Sheraton hotel in a serious violation of guest privacy, arguing that the incident which sparked years of litigation would not have occurred if the hotel hadn’t improperly given a room key to an unauthorized individual. Brown’s assertion highlights a critical breach in the duty of care owed by the hotel to its guests. The core of the case revolves around an unauthorized woman gaining access to a guest’s room, leading to the non-consensual sharing of a video that captured the guest in a vulnerable … Read more

Samsung Counters Claims of Contract Breach in Heated Trial Finale Against Netlist

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Los Angeles – In the latest development of an ongoing legal battle, a lawyer representing Samsung Electronics Co. concluded the third trial in a contract dispute against Netlist Inc. this Friday in a California federal court. The Samsung attorney argued vigorously, asserting that Netlist has fabricated claims of a contract breach to reclaim valuable patent licenses. The contention revolves around specific agreements tied to semiconductor technology, essential to both parties’ operations. The trial, drawing attention from legal and tech industry observers, highlights the ongoing tensions and competitive strategies in the high-stakes semiconductor market. Legal experts … Read more