Will there be a Virgin Media group litigation for the data event?

We’re now coming up to almost six months since news of the Virgin Media data breach hit the headlines, and some are asking whether there will be a group litigation for the data event.

Although it’s still early days, there could be a formal court litigation established. If this happens, people will need to make sure that they have signed up for a case before any final deadline, or they could miss out.

Here’s what you need to know and how to get started today to avoid any chance of missing out.

Virgin media group litigation for the data event

Given that there are 900,000 people affected by the Virgin Media breach, it seems quite likely to us that there will be a group litigation for the data event at some point.

It is a part of the rules that guide these types of claims for them to be run and progressed as efficiently as possible. This keeps things cost-efficient to ensure that money can be used wisely for the payment of compensation, and it also keeps court time and costs down. These are all seen as favourable in any civil case, so when we look at a large data event that affects many thousands of people, it’s even more important.

We’re representing a large group of people and it’s already more than enough for a formal group litigation for the data event to be established. Unless an early settlement by way of an agreed framework is established, such as an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), we expect formal court action to take place. This will allow for the efficient progress of cases, and it’s often agreed between both us as claimant lawyers and the solicitors acting for the defendant for this to be established.

At the appropriate time, we can apply to the court for a Group Litigation Order (GLO) to be established.

How do you join the group litigation?

The law of England and Wales means that, for the Virgin Media case, you will need to sign-up to join a group litigation for the data event. We have what we call an “opt-in” system here, where you need to join an action as opposed to just benefit from it when a settlement takes place. The latter is usually referred to as an “opt-out” system which is what they commonly have in the US with Class Actions.

This is important, because it means that you need to take action, or you face missing out. If you fail to join a formal GLO before the deadline passes, you will normally be unable to benefit from any settlements that take place. This could mean that you miss out on the opportunity to claim thousands of pounds in compensation. We spoke to the media about potential early estimates for what people may be able to receive in this action, and we put the provisional figure at up to £5,000.00.

You really do not want to miss out on your chance to claim. We still get enquiries from people who missed the final dates for previous actions, and we must sadly turn those people away.

Start your claim for compensation now

It’s always best to start your claim for compensation as soon as you can. We’re representing clients for cases on a No Win, No Fee basis, so what have you got to lose?

To get started now, just head over to the main section of the website here and complete the forms.

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