Federal lawsuit against Iowa ignition lock company paused amid cyberattack investigation
A federal lawsuit against Iowa ignition interlock maker Intoxalock over a March 2026 cyberattack has been paused while the company investigates.Summary
In March 2026, attorneys filed federal lawsuits against Consumer Safety Technology, doing business as Intoxalock, alleging the company failed to secure its IT network, allowing hackers to disable ignition interlock devices and leave users stranded. The lawsuits claim users suffered property loss, lost wages and other injuries, and seek class-action status for potentially tens of thousands of affected customers. A federal judge stayed the case on Thursday at Intoxalock's request, postponing further proceedings until February 1 2027 while the company conducts an extensive incident response investigation. Intoxalock says it is open to settlement talks but cannot proceed until the investigation determines the scope of the breach and the number of impacted users.
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