RI Consumers File Class Action Suit Against Target for Data Breach

GoLocalProv News Team

RI Consumers File Class Action Suit Against Target for Data Breach

A nationwide class action lawsuit has been filed against Target by two Rhode Islanders, William B. Knowles and Patricia A.Doyle, relating to the retailer's massive data breach.

The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island, alleges that Target breached its duties to safeguard the confidential financial and personal information of nearly 40 million members of the proposed nationwide class.

“I am hopeful that the class action lawsuit will provide relief to the millions of consumers affected by one of the largest data breaches in US history,” said Peter N. Wasylyk, attorney for the Plaintiffs.

GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST

To read the filed complaint, click here


2013 Gift Guide: Holiday Gifts That Are Pure Rhode Island

Enjoy this post? Share it with others.