Florida-based business law firm Gunster has agreed to pay $8.5 million to settle a proposed class action related to a data breach that allegedly compromised the personal and health information of thousands of individuals in 2022. The proposed settlement was submitted in federal court in Florida on November 7, 2024. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about data security within law firms, as other firms, including Thompson Coburn, face lawsuits for failing to adequately protect sensitive information. Thompson Coburn is specifically accused of not safeguarding data provided to its healthcare client, Presbyterian Healthcare Services, which has also been implicated in a separate data breach lawsuit. As data breaches continue to impact various sectors, the legal ramifications for firms failing to protect client information are becoming increasingly significant.