A recent class action lawsuit has been filed against a company accused of failing to protect sensitive personal information, leading to a significant data breach. Linda Carroll initiated the complaint on November 14, 2024, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, targeting Set Forth, Inc., an online account administration service provider for debt relief programs.
The case revolves around allegations that Set Forth, Inc. failed to adequately secure and safeguard the personally identifiable information (PII) of its clients' customers. This data breach compromised sensitive details such as full names, addresses, and Social Security numbers of approximately 1.5 million individuals. The plaintiff argues that this negligence led to unauthorized access by cybercriminals who exfiltrated the data for potential misuse in identity theft and fraud. Linda Carroll claims she suffered direct consequences from this breach, including fraudulent charges on her credit card and an increase in spam communications.
The lawsuit accuses Set Forth, Inc. of not implementing sufficient cybersecurity measures despite being aware of the risks associated with handling valuable PII. It alleges violations under various legal frameworks including the Federal Trade Commission Act due to their failure to employ reasonable data protection practices. The complaint highlights that such breaches are preventable with proper encryption and security protocols but asserts that Set Forth's negligence has left class members vulnerable to ongoing threats.
Carroll seeks judicial intervention for damages related to privacy invasion, loss of PII value, time spent mitigating breach effects, and continued risk exposure. She demands injunctive relief requiring Set Forth to improve its data security measures significantly.
Representing Carroll is a team of attorneys specializing in complex litigation cases involving data breaches. The case is overseen by judges at the Northern District Court under Case No.: 1:24-cv-11726.