Eyewear Company Targeted in Class Action Suit Following Breach

A luxury eyewear conglomerate that operates a network of vision facilities allegedly invaded consumer privacy when it failed to protect sensitive data following a breach, according to a customer who filed a proposed class action in an Ohio federal court.

Luxottica of America Inc., which produces and licenses products under brands including Ray-Ban and Oakley, also operates a network of retail locations that provide optometry and vision services. Luxottica allegedly breached its obligations to customers and acted negligently when it failed to safeguard its computer systems and data, according to the lawsuit filed Nov. 10 in the U.S. District ...