Ariana Deats, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. The Zalkin Law Firm PC
Published: May 24, 2024 | Result Date: Feb. 15, 2024 | Filing Date: Oct. 30, 2023 |Case number: 3:23-cv-02005-L-SBC Settlement – $285,000
Judge
Attorneys
Plaintiff
Laura G. Van Note
(Cole & Van Note)
Scott E. Cole
(Cole & Van Note)
Defendant
Brandon P. Reilly
(Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP)
Naeun Rim
(Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP)
Benjamin E. Strauss
(Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP)
Facts
Plaintiff Ariana Deats sued The Zalkin Law Firm, on behalf of herself and 523 similarly situated individuals, after the law firm suffered a data breach from a known cybercriminal group that resulted in the exfiltration of confidential records, social security numbers, and details of sexual abuse related to sexual harassment lawsuits handled by the firm. Plaintiff asserted claims for breach of implied contract and implied covenant of good faith, unfair competition, and unjust enrichment.
Result
The case settled for $285,000.
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