May 11, 2018
The Seventh Circuit refused Barnes & Noble Inc.'s bid for an en banc review of its decision to revive a putative class action by customers who argue the bookstore retailer failed to adequately secure their data in a 2012 security breach.
April 18, 2018
The Seventh Circuit built on its reputation for welcoming data breach plaintiffs in the courthouse door by recently reviving claims against Barnes & Noble, but signaled that this invitation isn't indefinite by suggesting for the first time that companies are likely to have the upper hand as these disputes move forward, attorneys say.
April 11, 2018
The Seventh Circuit on Wednesday revived a proposed class action alleging Barnes & Noble Inc. failed to secure customers' financial data during a 2012 security breach, finding the customers sufficiently alleged economic damages in the form of security costs and lost time.