Tackle Warehouse, Related Online Retailers Face Class Action Over October 2021 Data Breach [UPDATE]

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Online retailers Tackle Warehouse, Running Warehouse, Tennis Warehouse and Skate Warehouse have been hit with a proposed class action in the wake of a recent data breach.

According to the 31-page lawsuit, the breach was a direct result of the defendants’ failure to implement reasonable data security practices and procedures. The case alleges customers’ personally identifiable information—including names, addresses, and credit and debit card information including numbers, expiration dates and CV codes—are “now in the hands of criminals.”

Per the suit, those whose information was compromised have been exposed to a heightened risk of identity theft and fraud “both currently and for the indefinite future.”

The case explains that the defendants are online specialty goods retailers who often sell their merchandise, such as running, tennis, and fishing gear, at a cheaper rate than local stores. Because purchases are made online, most customers pay via credit and debit cards and are thus required to provide their personal and payment card information, the suit relays.

Per the complaint, the defendants experienced a cybersecurity incident in October 2021 during which customers’ personally identifiable information and payment card information was exposed. The lawsuit alleges that Tackle Warehouse, despite learning of the breach in mid-October, waited until December 27 to notify customers that their information had been compromised.

The case argues that the defendants could have prevented the breach—and thus the theft of customers’ information—by fixing deficiencies in their storage and security systems, following industry guidelines and implementing security measures recommended by experts.

According to the suit, the consequences of the breach are “long lasting [sic] and severe” given identity thieves and criminals may use the stolen information for years to come.

The case seeks to cover anyone in the U.S. whose personally identifiable information was compromised in the October 2021 data breach.

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