Lack Of Damages Dooms Michaels Stores Data Breach Suit, 2nd Circuit Rules

Mealey's (May 2, 2017, 1:19 PM EDT) -- NEW YORK — A Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals panel on May 2 affirmed dismissal of a putative class action against Michaels Stores Inc., finding that the lead plaintiff failed to allege any damages from the retail chain’s data breach and, thus, did not establish standing (Mary Jane Whalen, et al. v. Michaels Stores Inc., No. 16-260 and 16-352, 2nd Cir.)....