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Brightspeed
Case Name (Date)
Polner et al. v. Connect Holding LLC d/b/a Brightspeed
26-cv-14, W.D.N.C.
(Jan. 2026)
Smith et al. v. Connect Holding II LLC d/b/a Brightspeed
26-cv-32, W.D.N.C.
(Jan. 2026)
Product/Service
Brightspeed internet services
Allegations
Misrepresenting that the company safeguards consumers’ personal information when it failed to do so and there was a data breach in 2026
Status
Pending
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