Capitol One hit with potential $600 million class-action lawsuit following data breach

Lawyers have filed a statement of claim to certify a $600 million CAD class-action lawsuit against Capital One following the financial institution suffering a data breach in July, according to court documents obtained by MobileSyrup.

Toronto-based law firm Landy Marr Kats filed the statement of claim to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on August 9th.

The law firm representing its clients is asking for $600 million for "damages for breach of contract, breach ...