Were You a Victim of the Michigan Coach Data Breach?

The big question is “what are my legal rights if I received the FBI letter regarding the Michigan coach data breach?” If you received the letter from the FBI advising you that your personal photos and information were unlawfully accessed, you may have a claim for compensation.

The computer crime lawsuit lawyers at The Buckfire Law Firm is handling cases against the university for victims of this widespread invasion of privacy. You may be entitled to compensation for having your personal accounts hacked by the former football coach.

There are two legal cases arising out of the Matt Weiss data breach and computer hacking incident. First, there is the criminal proceeding for his unlawful conduct. Criminal matters are being handled by the U.S. Attorney General Office and these charges seek criminal penalties, like incarceration, probation, and fines against the coach himself.

He is entitled to a presumption of innocence, and his fate will be decided by a judge or jury. Victims who received the FBI letter can also pursue a civil lawsuit against Matt Weiss and the University of Michigan. There may be additional defendants who were responsible for preventing computer hacks and unlawful data access from the university computers.

If you received the FBI letter or the U.S. Department of Justice email  saying that your social media accounts were hacked by Matt Weiss, you can file a civil claim for compensation. A Michigan data breach lawsuit lawyer can help if you were a computer crime victim by Matt Weiss, Michigan’s co-offensive coordinator.

The FBI has so far determined that Matt Weiss used University of Michigan computers to unlawfully access over 3,300 student athletes. Victims of the breach can pursue civil lawsuits for damages and institutions can also be held liable if they fail to protect sensitive data, underscoring the importance of robust legal protections. Invasion of privacy is a basis for civil lawsuits.

There will likely be a class action lawsuit filed against The University of Michigan and separate lawsuits filed by individuals. With over 3,000 victims, there will be many legal procedural obstacles to navigate to file and qualify for a settlement.

If you received a letter from the FBI or any other entity advising you that Matt Weiss unlawfully accessed your personal data, photos, or video, you should contact our award-winning law firm today. We will protect your legal rights and pursue claims on your behalf.

Invasion of privacy involves infringement upon an individual’s right to privacy by several intrusive or unwanted actions. These invasions of privacy can include:

• Physical encroachments on a person’s private property
• Taking unauthorized photos and videos of a person
• Accessing a person’s private e-mail or text messages
• Unauthorized access to a person’s private social media accounts

Access to this information, even if not disclosed to others, has a profound effect on the victims’ mental and emotional state. Private, personal, and intimate photos and information accessed by an unauthorized person causes embarrassment, humiliation, and other emotional harm.

Yes, we are filing suits for Matt Weiss data breach victims and naming them as “Jane Doe” and “John Doe” in the lawsuit, instead of using their real name.  This protects the privacy of the victims and keeps their names from the public record.  If you are reluctant to file a claim for fear of being identified in the case, we can file your claim as “Jane Doe” or “John Doe.”