Salesforce Wins Battle Against Class Certification in Rite Aid Chat Privacy Suit

A federal judge has denied class certification in a privacy lawsuit against Salesforce.

The lawsuit, which was filed over intercepted Rite Aid chats about COVID test availability, hinges on whether a proposed class representative had standing to sue. The judge found that she did not have standing because her chat was allegedly intercepted by an authorized party, rather than someone who intentionally accessed it without permission.

This decision may impact the outcome of similar cases in the future, as it sets a precedent for what constitutes standing in these types of lawsuits.