Inline Network Integration, LLC

Inline Network Integration, LLC, an IT consulting company based in Texas, experienced a significant data breach in March 2022. The breach involved unauthorized access to sensitive personal information, potentially affecting over 58,000 individuals[3]. The compromised data included names and Social Security numbers, and the breach impacted customers of Inline Network Integration’s clients, such as Heritage Life Insurance Company[3].

Following the discovery of the breach, Inline Network Integration began notifying affected individuals in July 2022[3]. A class action lawsuit was filed against the company, alleging that it failed to properly safeguard its systems and the private information it held[1]. The lawsuit also criticized the company for taking four months to inform victims of the breach and for not disclosing the full extent of the compromised information[1].

A settlement has been reached in the class action lawsuit, although details of the settlement were not provided in the search results[2]. Affected individuals were given the option to submit a claim form to receive money or credit monitoring from the settlement, with a deadline of January 5, 2024[4]. Those who chose not to participate in the settlement retained the right to sue independently[4].

Inline Network Integration has taken steps to enhance the security of its network and prevent future incidents. The company also provided recommendations for affected individuals to protect their personal information, such as reviewing credit reports and remaining vigilant for signs of identity theft[6].

The case, Cline v. Inline Network Integration LLC, was assigned to U.S. District Judge Ed Kinkeade and was defended by Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith partner Robert A. Ewert[9]. The lawsuit sought damages, restitution, and injunctive relief for the class of affected individuals[5].

Citations:

1. https://www.classaction.org/news/inline-network-integration-hit-with-class-action-following-march-2022-data-breach
2. https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/open-lawsuit-settlements/inline-network-integration-data-breach-class-action-settlement/
3. https://www.turkestrauss.com/2022/07/15/inline-networks-data-breach-investigation/
4. https://www.inlinedatasettlement.com
5. https://www.classaction.org/media/cline-v-inline-network-integration-llc.pdf
6. https://inlinenetworks.com/legal-notice
7. https://www.law.com/radar/card/cline-v-inline-network-integration-llc-45530737-1/
8. https://oag.ca.gov/system/files/Individual%20Notice%20-%20Inline%20Network%20Integration.pdf
9. https://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2022/09/22/lewis-brisbois-defends-it-services-provider-in-proposed-data-breach-class-action/