Pillsbury Seeks Dismissal of Data Breach Lawsuit in New York Federal Court
On March 30, 2026, law firm Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP filed a motion to dismiss a consolidated data breach lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The firm argued that the plaintiffs none of whom were clients failed to demonstrate a direct relationship with Pillsbury or any concrete damages resulting from the breach.
The case centers on allegations that the firm’s data security lapse exposed sensitive information, though specifics of the incident remain undisclosed. Pillsbury’s legal team contends that without proof of harm or a client relationship, the plaintiffs lack standing to pursue claims. The outcome of the motion could set a precedent for how nonclient data breach litigation is handled in federal courts.
The case is pending before the Southern District of New York.
Source: https://www.law360.com/articles/2459163/pillsbury-asks-to-toss-suit-over-nonclient-data-breach
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