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Rivers Casino Philadelphia must now face a proposed class action over a 2024 data breach. A federal judge in Pennsylvania ruled that the plaintiffs adequately pleaded a negligence claim.
The case summary said the suit alleges that the breach exposed the personal information of thousands of people. The plaintiffs claim Rivers Casino Philadelphia and related Pennsylvania casino operators failed to use reasonable and adequate data-security measures.
Federal Judge Lets Negligence Claim Move Forward
Judge Joshua D. Wolson of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania said on Aug. 7 that the negligence claim was sufficiently pleaded.
The lawsuit names Sugarhouse HSP Gaming LP and Rush Street Gaming LLC, along with Rivers Casino Philadelphia. Plaintiffs allege the defendants breached duties arising under common law, contract law, industry standards, and the Federal Trade Commission Act.
At this stage, the ruling does not resolve whether the casino operators are liable. It means the case can continue rather than the court dismissing it at the pleading stage.
What the Suit Alleges About the 2024 Breach
The complaint alleges that the casino operators failed to implement reasonable data-security protections. The complaint also alleges this failure led to the exposure of personal information in the 2024 breach.
There is no specific information about categories of exposed personal information, the number of people included in the proposed class, or the cause of the breach. It also does not detail what relief the plaintiffs are seeking.
At the moment, the court has allowed a key negligence claim to move ahead. The data-breach litigation remains active in federal court.
What to Watch Next
The next key development is the case’s progress in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. That includes any additional claims and defendants’ responses going forward.
Source: As reported by news.bloomberglaw.com.
