+1 State Suing Over Equifax Breach. The Facts:

State: West Virginia

The lawsuit by the West Virginia Attorney General:  Violation of the the state’s Consumer Credit and Protection Act  

The potential penalty: $150,000 for each security breach and $5,000 for each violation of each of the 730,000 West Virginians affected by the Equifax breach

The statement from the WV Attorney General:

“Equifax’s failure to secure consumers’ personal information constitutes a shocking betrayal of public trust and an egregious violation of West Virginia consumer protection and data privacy laws,” Morrisey said in a statement.

Insurance Journal | West Virginia Sues Equifax Over Data Breach