What is the court case involving Ashley Madison about?

The court case involving Ashley Madison centered on a massive data breach that occurred in 2015. Owned by Avid Life Media, Ashley Madison is an online dating platform that markets itself to people seeking extramarital affairs. The breach revealed personal information of millions of users, including names, email addresses, and other sensitive data, leading to significant public exposure and personal ramifications for the individuals involved. Victims whose data was compromised filed lawsuits against Avid Life Media, resulting in a consolidated class-action case. The plaintiffs accused the company of negligence and inadequate data security, among other allegations. As part of a settlement agreement, without admitting any wrongdoing, Ashley Madison agreed to compensate affected users for their losses and take measures to improve its security practices. This case has been pivotal in highlighting the critical importance of digital privacy and security in the age of the internet.