Rivers Casino Philadelphia Faces Class Action Over 2024 Data Breach
A proposed class action lawsuit against Rivers Casino Philadelphia will proceed after a federal judge ruled that the casino’s owners Sugarhouse HSP Gaming LP and Rush Street Gaming LLC failed to adequately protect customer data in a 2024 breach. The court determined that the plaintiffs sufficiently alleged negligence, citing violations of common law, contract obligations, industry standards, and the Federal Trade Commission Act due to insufficient security measures.
Judge Joshua D. Wolson of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania denied the casino’s motion to dismiss the case, allowing the lawsuit to advance. The breach exposed the personal information of thousands of individuals, raising concerns over the casino’s data protection practices.
The ruling underscores growing legal scrutiny on organizations that fail to implement reasonable cybersecurity safeguards, particularly in industries handling sensitive customer data. The case remains ongoing as plaintiffs seek accountability for the alleged security lapses.
SugarHouse Casino cybersecurity rating report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/sugar-house-casino
Rush Street Gaming, LLC cybersecurity rating report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/rush-street-gaming
Rivers Casino Philadelphia cybersecurity rating report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/rivers-casino-philadelphia
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"type": "Breach",
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'date_publicly_disclosed': '2024',
'description': 'A proposed class action lawsuit against Rivers Casino '
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'title': 'Rivers Casino Philadelphia Data Breach Class Action Lawsuit',
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