$8,300,000 Superfish Adware Settlement; Kehoe Law Firm Represents Sterling International Consulting Group in Lenovo Litigation
Kehoe Law Firm is pleased to announce a landmark settlement has been reached in the Lenovo Laptop Adware Class Action Litigation, captioned, In re: Lenovo Adware Litigation, 4:15-CV-02624 (HSG) (N.D. Ca.). The $8,300,000 settlement, obtained at an advanced stage of the litigation, marks a significant milestone in the pursuit of justice for consumers who purchased Lenovo laptops pre-installed with adware, alleged to have created security risks and affected the laptops’ performance.
Kehoe Law Firm filed this consumer class action on behalf of Sterling International Consulting Group back on February 23, 2015, suing Lenovo Inc. and Superfish, Inc. for alleged violations of federal, California, and New York law. The lawsuit centered around Superfish’s “VisualDiscovery” software, preinstalled on Lenovo laptops, which allegedly caused performance, privacy, and security issues.
The complaint asserted various claims against Superfish and Lenovo, including violations of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, California’s Unfair Competition Law, Consumer Legal Remedies Act, Computer Crime Law, Invasion of Privacy Act, trespass to chattels under California law, New York’s Deceptive Acts and Practices Statute, and trespass to chattels under New York law. Additionally, a Wiretap Act violation is alleged against Superfish.
The complaint further alleged that the preinstalled software, designed by Superfish Inc., performed a ‘man-in-the-middle attack,’ compromising users’ secure HTTPS pages to inject advertising without their knowledge. These security vulnerabilities were later deemed by Homeland Security to be susceptible to cyberattacks, yet Lenovo allegedly continued to ship affected computers even after consumer complaints surfaced.
“While this legal journey presented formidable challenges, the $8,300,000 settlement achieved is truly remarkable and reflects a significant win for the affected consumers,” stated John Kehoe, Partner at Kehoe Law Firm. “We are delighted to have represented Sterling International Consulting Group in this groundbreaking class action against Lenovo and Superfish. This resolution not only provides substantial monetary relief but also acknowledges the dedication of our legal team in navigating complex legal and factual issues. Sterling International Consulting Group is very pleased with the outcome, and we, at Kehoe Law Firm, consider it a testament to our commitment to consumer protection and corporate accountability.”
For more information about the settlement, see the Claims Administrator’s dedicated website available here: https://www.lenovoadwaresettlement.com/
For more information about Kehoe Law Firm and its involvement in this matter, please contact John A. Kehoe at [email protected] or call (215) 792-6676.
Kehoe Law Firm is pleased to announce a landmark settlement has been reached in the Lenovo Laptop Adware Class Action Litigation, captioned, In re: Lenovo Adware Litigation, 4:15-CV-02624 (HSG) (N.D. Ca.). The $8,300,000 settlement, obtained at an advanced stage of the litigation, marks a significant milestone in the pursuit of justice for consumers who purchased Lenovo laptops pre-installed with adware, alleged to have created security risks and affected the laptops’ performance.
Kehoe Law Firm filed this consumer class action on behalf of Sterling International Consulting Group back on February 23, 2015, suing Lenovo Inc. and Superfish, Inc. for alleged violations of federal, California, and New York law. The lawsuit centered around Superfish’s “VisualDiscovery” software, preinstalled on Lenovo laptops, which allegedly caused performance, privacy, and security issues.
The complaint asserted various claims against Superfish and Lenovo, including violations of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, California’s Unfair Competition Law, Consumer Legal Remedies Act, Computer Crime Law, Invasion of Privacy Act, trespass to chattels under California law, New York’s Deceptive Acts and Practices Statute, and trespass to chattels under New York law. Additionally, a Wiretap Act violation is alleged against Superfish.
The complaint further alleged that the preinstalled software, designed by Superfish Inc., performed a ‘man-in-the-middle attack,’ compromising users’ secure HTTPS pages to inject advertising without their knowledge. These security vulnerabilities were later deemed by Homeland Security to be susceptible to cyberattacks, yet Lenovo allegedly continued to ship affected computers even after consumer complaints surfaced.
“While this legal journey presented formidable challenges, the $8,300,000 settlement achieved is truly remarkable and reflects a significant win for the affected consumers,” stated John Kehoe, Partner at Kehoe Law Firm. “We are delighted to have represented Sterling International Consulting Group in this groundbreaking class action against Lenovo and Superfish. This resolution not only provides substantial monetary relief but also acknowledges the dedication of our legal team in navigating complex legal and factual issues. Sterling International Consulting Group is very pleased with the outcome, and we, at Kehoe Law Firm, consider it a testament to our commitment to consumer protection and corporate accountability.”
For more information about the settlement, see the Claims Administrator’s dedicated website available here: https://www.lenovoadwaresettlement.com/
For more information about Kehoe Law Firm and its involvement in this matter, please contact John A. Kehoe at [email protected] or call (215) 792-6676.