Georgia Resident Files Class-Action Lawsuit Against Southern Company Over Data Breach
A Georgia resident has filed a class-action lawsuit against Southern Company, the parent company of Alabama Power, over a data breach resulting from a cyberattack.
Mobile Pensacola, AL, October 26, 2026 —
A Georgia resident has filed a class-action lawsuit against Southern Company over a data breach resulting from a cyberattack, according to the information provided. Southern Company is the parent company of Alabama Power.
The available information does not identify the resident, specify when the lawsuit was filed, or say where it was filed. It also does not describe the lawsuit’s allegations beyond its connection to the data breach, identify what information may have been affected, or state how many people may be included in the proposed class.
No details were provided about when the cyberattack occurred, how it was carried out, or whether the breach has been resolved. The information also does not indicate whether Southern Company has responded to the lawsuit, whether a court has taken any action, or whether the company has confirmed the circumstances of the breach.
The case is described as a class-action lawsuit, but no information was provided about whether a court has certified a class. The filing’s requested relief, including any claimed damages, was not specified. No amount sought or awarded was provided.
Further details about the case and the breach were not included in the available summary. As a result, the scope of the incident, the specific claims at issue and the lawsuit’s procedural status remain unspecified.
Story summarized from the original created by William Thornton on www.al.com, see more information here.
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