What is the class action lawsuit against Ashley Madison about?

The class action lawsuit against Ashley Madison, a dating website geared toward married individuals seeking extramarital affairs, stemmed from a significant data breach in 2015. Intruders compromised the website's security systems and accessed confidential user data, including names, email addresses, credit card information, and personal preferences—details that users had expected the site to keep private. The breach led to extortion attempts, identity theft concerns, and reports of suicides. Consequently, victims filed a class action lawsuit alleging that Ashley Madison failed to protect their sensitive data and effectively misled consumers about its security measures. The lawsuit revolved around issues such as negligence, invasion of privacy, and the breach of various consumer protection statutes. In response to these allegations, Ashley Madison agreed to a settlement with the plaintiffs without admitting wrongdoing but consenting to compensate users impacted by the data leak and to enhance its security practices moving forward.