“Defendant has only offered 24 months of inadequate identity monitoring services, despite plaintiff and class members being at risk of identity theft and fraud for the remainder of their lifetimes,” state McGee and Smith’s complaints. They further criticize Advance Auto Parts for requiring proposed class members to opt in to these monitoring services instead of automatically enrolling them. Chaidez and Dragone’s complaints echo these sentiments, asserting that the offered credit monitoring is insufficient.
Demands for Compensation and Injunctive Relief
The lawsuits seek compensatory and punitive damages with interest, attorney fees, and injunctive relief compelling Advance Auto Parts to improve its data protection practices and extend credit monitoring services beyond the 24 months already offered. McGee’s suit also asks the court to mandate that Advance Auto Parts destroy the information it holds on the proposed class members unless the company can provide reasonable justification for retaining and using such information.
Advance Auto Parts Data Breach Suit : Legal Representation
McGee, Chaidez, Dragone, and Smith are represented by Scott C. Harris of Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman PLLC. Additional representation includes:
- McGee: Gary M. Klinger of Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman PLLC and Bryan L. Bleichner and Philip J. Krzeski of Chestnut Cambronne PA
- Chaidez: Jeff Ostrow of Kopelowitz Ostrow PA
- Dragone: Joseph M. Lyon of The Lyon Firm
- Smith: Terence R. Coates of Markovits Stock & Demarco LLC
Counsel for Advance Auto Parts was not immediately available for comment.
Conclusion
The data breach suits against Advance Auto Parts underscore the serious consequences of inadequate data security measures. As the cases proceed, they highlight the need for stringent protection of personal information and the potential legal repercussions for failing to do so.
