Blank Rome Faces Class Action for Data Breach Affecting Over 57,000 Clients

Blank Rome LLP is facing two proposed class action lawsuits filed on July 6, 2026, after a data breach that exposed the personal information of more than 57,000 clients. The breach occurred in May when a cybercriminal impersonated the firm's IT department, tricking an attorney into uploading sensitive files to an external site. The exposed data includes names, Social Security numbers, addresses, financial information, and medical records. Plaintiffs claim the firm failed to implement adequate data security measures and provide timely notice of the breach. They seek compensatory and punitive damages, as well as injunctive relief. Blank Rome has stated it will vigorously defend against the lawsuits, asserting that the breach did not disrupt operations or access their network.

Key Points: • Blank Rome LLP is sued for a data breach affecting over 57,000 clients. • The breach was caused by a cybercriminal impersonating the IT department. • Plaintiffs claim negligence and seek damages for various privacy violations.