Booz Allen, IRS Can’t Escape Class Suit Over Littlejohn Leaks
A federal judge denied motions to dismiss a class action lawsuit against Booz Allen and the IRS regarding the Littlejohn tax data leak.Summary
A federal judge in Maryland has ruled that a class action lawsuit against Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. and the IRS can proceed. The suit accuses both entities of failing to prevent the large-scale leak of taxpayer information perpetrated by former contractor Charles Littlejohn. Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby denied motions to dismiss filed by both Booz Allen and the IRS, allowing plaintiffs to continue pursuing damage claims related to Littlejohn’s unauthorized access and disclosure of tax return information. The government had argued for dismissal based on sovereign immunity, but the judge rejected this claim. The case centers around Littlejohn’s actions and the alleged failure of Booz Allen and the IRS to adequately protect sensitive taxpayer data.
(Source：Bloomberg Tax News)