A Few Examples of Recent Technology Lawsuits

• In early 2008, retailer Sears was sued for breaching customers' privacy on its managemyhome.com website. The site, which offers project ideas, tips and downloadable product manuals, also let customers track purchases by entering their name, address and phone number. Because the site was not password-protected, anyone with this basic information could obtain a Sears customer's private information.
• The same week, Sears was exposed for installing tracking software on behalf of a market research firm without giving online community users adequate notice that it would track all of their online activity.
• In the summer of 2008, Facebook was sued for sharing private information without approval. Companies who advertise on Facebook, including Blockbuster, Fandango, and Gamefly were also named in the suit.

How Safe Are Your Clients?

If Sears, a $50 billion company with an experienced legal team, could make a mistake resulting in a multi-million lawsuit, how vulnerable are your middle market technology clients?

These stories remind us that everyone makes mistakes, and the only way to protect your company from expensive litigation is to have appropriate E&O coverage in place. Unfortunately, not everyone realizes that many of the risks a technology company may face are not covered in a General Liability policy.

Stuckey & Company Knows Technology

Technology Professional Liability coverage from Stuckey & Company protects your clients from claims alleging negligence in the provision of technology products and services. The line is designed for a broad range of clients, from funds transfer software to database design and everything in between. Stuckey & Company offers E&O, Network Security, and Electronic Media Activities coverage with Intellectual Property coverage when needed. Minimum premiums of $1,000 for a $1,000,000 limit are available.

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