Hufstetler vs. Upstream Rollco Llc

Case Background

On September 22, 2023, Plaintiff Jeremy Hufstetler, individually, and on behalf of all others similary situated filed a Class action lawsuit in the United States District Court, Alabama Northern (Case number: 2:23cv1265). Magistrate Judge Gray M Borden presided over this case.

Cause

In January and February 2023, a data breach at Upstream RollCo LLC exposed sensitive information, including full names, medical diagnoses, health insurance details, and other protected health information (PHI). Unauthorized access to employee email accounts caused the breach. The company publicly acknowledged the incident on September 15, 2023, notifying affected individuals nearly eight months after the breach. This delay hindered victims’ ability to mitigate identity theft risks and protect their information promptly.

Injuries

The data breach caused significant harm to affected individuals, including emotional distress, anxiety, and fear of data misuse. Representative Plaintiff Jeremy Hufstetler and others faced an imminent risk of identity theft and fraudulent financial or medical claims. Victims reported a loss of int