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Everlywell Faces Class Action Over Health Data Privacy Violations
Lawsuit Alleges Improper Data Sharing
Everlywell, a digital home medical testing company, is facing a class action lawsuit alleging it permitted social media giants like Facebook and Google to access individuals’ private health information by embedding tracking pixels on its website.
Privacy Concerns and Potential Consequences
Plaintiffs argue that Everlywell’s practices contradict its claims of prioritizing data security and privacy. The lawsuit, filed on April 4 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, emphasizes the potential serious consequences of mishandling such sensitive information, including workplace discrimination or denial of insurance coverage.
Legal Representation in the Case
Plaintiffs are represented by attorneys David S. Almeida, Matthew J. Langley and Britany Kabakov, of Almeida Law Group LLC and David DiSabato and Tyler Bean, of Siri & Glimstad, LLP. More information about the case can be found here.