Kroto Faces Privacy Lawsuit Over iCanvas Customer Data Breach

Kroto Inc. allegedly failed to protect customer information in a breach earlier this year, according to a proposed class action in California.

Plaintiff William Riggs alleged the breach led to unauthorized credit card charges, and his data being sold on the dark web, in a complaint filed Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.

Riggs alleged Morton Grove, Ill.-based Kroto, which operates the iCanvas online art-selling platform, violated Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act.

Causes of Action: Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, negligence, invasion of privacy, unjust enrichment, and declaratory judgment.

Relief: ...