Connecticut College Is Stuck With Student’s Data Breach Lawsuit

Connecticut College will continue to face unjust enrichment and breach of implied contract claims in a proposed class action over a data breach, after a federal court declined to fully dismiss the suit.

The plaintiff plausibly asserted that he had standing to seek damages and injunctive relief, Judge Michael P. Shea of the US District Court for the District of Connecticut said Tuesday.

James Murray claimed the New London liberal arts college failed to take adequate steps to prevent a breach in March 2023, and moreover failed to notify victims until February 2024. He said the breach included financial aid ...