Levi & Korsinsky, a prominent law firm, has united individuals affected by the recent Caesars Rewards Casino data breach to participate in a potential lawsuit. The cyberattack compromised the personal information of more than 65 million Caesars Rewards members, raising concerns of potential fraud and identity theft. However, it is yet unclear whether the victims can receive compensation.

The Firm Will Help Protect Customer Rights

Levi & Korsinsky is inviting individuals who have received notifications regarding the data breach to get in touch. The law firm stressed that participation in this process carries no cost or obligation. Levi & Korsinsky will ascertain whether those impacted by the breach are eligible for compensation and may pursue legal action.

The potential compensation concerns Caesars Rewards members who received an official notice regarding the data breach involving their personal information. Cyberattacks of this nature often contain malicious intent, as hackers may seek to sell the stolen data on the dark web, engage in identity theft, or commit financial fraud. Companies may bear responsibility for not adequately safeguarding their customers’ privacy in such cases.

This announcement comes amid a series of data breaches that have affected companies in the gaming and entertainment industry. MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment have faced class-action lawsuits alleging their failure to protect customer data. Levi & Korsinsky’s involvement may herald a turning point for these legal battles as the company possesses substantial experience with such cases.

Cyberattacks Are an Everpresent Danger

A recent Microsoft report tied the cyberattacks against Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts International to a broader hacker collective known as Octo Tempest. The attackers are infamous for many successful attempts on wealthy individuals’ wealth and assets. A Bloomberg report alleged that Caesars paid millions to the attackers to preserve critical company data.

Despite the hacking incidents and following legal actions, Caesars and MGM have reported impressive financial results for the respective quarters following the data breaches. Caesars revealed consistent growth in land-based and online operations, contributing to its total net revenue of nearly $3 billion.

While the hacking debacle temporarily affected some venues, business has returned to normal.
The ongoing lawsuits highlight the importance of cybersecurity measures and proper training. Groups like Octo Tempest primarily rely on social engineering to obtain vital credentials and gain access to restricted systems. The recent attacks represent a costly wake-up call for the gambling industry as leading operators scramble to update their protocols at the risk of another major breach.

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Business in Vancouver reported that a Canadian law firm has failed in its bid to have a CAD18 million ($13.4 million) lawsuit against them dismissed, which was filed by two international online gambling companies. However, the British Columbia Supreme Court ruled that the case should proceed.

Jazette and Go Forward Sue Beadle Defendants Over Alleged $13.4M Theft

The lawsuit was filed in 2019 by Jazette Enterprises Ltd. and Go Forward Solutions Ltd., companies based in Mauritius and St. Vincent and the Grenadines respectively, that operate an online gambling website. According to the plaintiffs, a sum of CAD18 million ($13.4 million) produced by the website was unlawfully taken in 2016 by some individuals associated with the enterprise, and subsequently transferred through a trust account administered by Beadle Raven.

Although the allegations have not been proven in court, the judge noted that it was clear from the evidence in the application that some CAD18 million ($13.4 million) did indeed pass through the trust account operated by the Beadle defendants. The matter is also the subject of litigation in Qatar.

To investigate the lost funds, the plaintiffs enlisted the services of a contractor. In October of the previous year, Charlotte Payne, one of the Jazette owners, was scheduled to participate in a discovery examination, which is a pre-trial procedure that allows parties in a civil dispute to obtain information from the other side. However, she ultimately declined to do so.

The plaintiffs then said that the contractor was the appropriate person to represent them for discovery. This led to an application by the Beadle defendants to have the case thrown out entirely for non-compliance.

Judge Orders Charlotte Payne to Attend Discovery Hearing

The judge rejected the request for dismissal, deeming it a particularly harsh measure since the plaintiffs proposed an alternative to Payne and the other Jazette owner Keith Helman and thus did not completely refuse the discovery process. 

The judge further noted the gravity of the CAD18 million ($13.4 million) claim. She ordered Payne to attend a discovery hearing, noting that the Beadle defendants have read her affidavit, in which she claims to have little relevant knowledge and are still insisting on interviewing her for discovery.

The judge expressed that the Beadle defendants may be making an unwise choice by exercising their right to discovery with a representative who is unlikely to provide information or admissions that can strengthen their defense against the plaintiffs’ claims. However, the judge noted that it is not the court’s place to question the Beadle defendants’ litigation strategy.

The judge also stated that although Payne had a back ailment, she would need to be accommodated but could not skip discovery entirely for that reason.

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