Consumer class actions are on the minds of virtually all consumer product manufacturers and service providers. Class actions based on privacy and consumer protection statutes are increasing at a remarkable rate, and can be a challenge to predict, budget, and defend, given the difficulty in valuing consumer privacy rights. In their article, “Second Circuit Reminds Consumer Product Companies That Insurance Options Exist For Big Data Blunders And Privacy Faux Pas,” as published in FC&S Legal’s Eye on the Experts column, Syed S. Ahmad, Neil K. Gilman, and Paul T. Moura address the growing trend, and remind companies to look to their insurance policies when they find themselves faced with class action lawsuits in the digital landscape.
