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Sue company for ID theft vulnerability due to stolen laptop?

Boeing employee laptop computer stolen with my personal information (i.e.name, SS#, address, etc.) on it. Employee was in violation of company security procedures; company processes being changed so future info. can't be compromised-can I sue company for losing my info. making me vulnerable to ID Theft? Same scenario happened before.


Asked on 12/31/06, 6:17 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Re: Sue company for ID theft vulnerability due to stolen laptop?

Only if you have suffered harm. No harm, no foul. Emotional distress for fear of ID theft is not a recognized basis for a lawsuit.

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Answered on 12/31/06, 8:19 pm


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