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New Jersey Federal Judge Dismisses Data Breach Action Against Background Check Company

Sep 28, 2026 | Background Screening, Data Protection & Privacy

A federal judge dismissed a proposed class-action lawsuit against New Jersey background-check company TABB Inc.
after finding the plaintiff could not demonstrate a concrete injury from a 2024 data exposure. The database reportedly
contained sensitive information, including Social Security numbers and financial records. Although the plaintiff cited
emotional distress, increased spam, monitoring costs, and dark-web alerts, the court found no evidence of actual
misuse. The dismissal was based on lack of standing, not the merits of the allegations.

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