Grubhub Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Data Breach Failures
A potential class action lawsuit was filed against Grubhub in Illinois federal court on Monday, accusing the food delivery platform of failing to protect sensitive personal data belonging to diners and drivers. The plaintiffs allege that Grubhub’s inadequate security measures left their information vulnerable to a breach, though specific details of the incident including the timing, scope, and nature of the exposed data were not disclosed in the filing.
The case, Mintz v. Grubhub Holdings Inc., seeks damages for affected users, who may include both customers and delivery workers. The lawsuit highlights growing legal scrutiny over how companies handle and secure personal data, particularly in industries reliant on digital transactions.
As of the filing date, Grubhub has not publicly responded to the allegations. The outcome of the case could set precedents for data protection standards in the gig economy and delivery services sector. Further developments are expected as the litigation progresses.
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