Blackbaud, Inc., Customer Data Security Breach Litigation
The causation theory centers on Blackbaud's failure to implement adequate cybersecurity measures, which directly led to unauthorized access and data theft. Plaintiffs allege that Blackbaud's security deficiencies were a substantial factor in causing their injuries, such as identity theft and privacy violations. The legal causation framework involves establishing that the breach was a foreseeable and substantial cause of the harm, consistent with causation principles in data breach litigation.
26
Pending actions
31
Total actions filed
Active
Status
12/15/2020
Established
Filing deadline
All deadlines in member cases were stayed until the court issues a scheduling order. No explicit filing deadlines or statutes of limitations are currently set or referenced in the available court documents, and deadlines will be established in future court orders.
Who qualifies
Affected individuals and entities impacted by the ransomware attack and data breach of Blackbaud’s systems from approximately February 2020 through May 2020, where personal information such as names, email addresses, DOB, phone numbers, SSNs, credit card details, bank accounts, financial profiles, passwords, and health information was compromised. Plaintiffs must demonstrate that their data was affected and that they suffered damages or harm as a result.
Products involved
- Blackbaud social-good relationship management software
- cloud-based services
Alleged injuries
- identity theft
- financial fraud
- emotional distress
- reputational damage
Bellwether trials
No bellwether trials have been scheduled or reported; ongoing litigation continues with no recent verdicts or trial outcomes publicly disclosed.
Settlement landscape
While several settlements have been reported, including a $49.5 million multistate settlement and a $6.75 million settlement with California's Attorney General, these are not directly linked to bellwether trials within the MDL. No specific settlement estimates or average case values for the MDL's bellwether trials are publicly available.
Lead counsel
- Ronald Raether of Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders
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