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Judge dismisses Columbus cyberattack lawsuit citing Ohio political immunity laws

A judge in Franklin County has dismissed a class action lawsuit brought against the City of Columbus following a major 2024 cyberattack that exposed the private information of nearly half a million residents. The ruling determined that the city cannot be held liable for damages because it qualifies as a political subdivision under Ohio law, which grants it immunity from certain types of lawsuits. The lawsuit stemmed from a ransomware attack in which a hacking group known as Rhysida

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Judge dismisses Columbus cyberattack lawsuit citing Ohio political immunity laws

A judge in Franklin County has dismissed a class action lawsuit brought against the City of Columbus following a major 2024 cyberattack that exposed the private information of nearly half a million residents. The ruling determined that the city cannot be held liable for damages because it qualifies as a political subdivision under Ohio law, which grants it immunity from certain types of lawsuits. The lawsuit stemmed from a ransomware attack in which a hacking group known as Rhysida

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Judge dismisses Columbus cyberattack lawsuit citing Ohio political immunity laws

Judge dismisses Columbus cyberattack lawsuit citing Ohio political immunity laws

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