Hasbro Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Data Breach Impacting Employees
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Hasbro Inc. in federal court in Rhode Island, alleging the company failed to protect employee data following a recent data breach. The suit, brought by current and former employees, claims Hasbro has not been transparent about what data was accessed or stolen and when the breach occurred.
The plaintiffs accuse Hasbro of negligence in safeguarding personal information and invasion of privacy, seeking damages and restitution. The breach was reported earlier this month, though specific details about the scope and timeline remain undisclosed. NBC 10 has reached out to Hasbro for comment, but no official response has been provided.
The lawsuit highlights growing concerns over corporate accountability in cybersecurity incidents, particularly when sensitive employee data is compromised. The case is pending in U.S. District Court in Rhode Island.
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