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I guess I just put more responsibility on Equifax itself even if these actions were through an intermediary of theirs. This makes me think of the Tylenol tampe

by pfranz 7y ago

I guess I just put more responsibility on Equifax itself even if these actions were through an intermediary of theirs. This makes me think of the Tylenol tampering in the early 80's [1]. Johnson & Johnson's response wasn't court mandated (what doesn't seem to be mentioned is that it wasn't just a targeted recall, but a wide recall encompassing unaffected product in order to regain trust with consumers) Equifax chose their response to be court-mandated and minimal. Someone chose this representation that's creating additional hoops. I'm glad to see them citing sources properly. I can understand your concern they're not emphasizing the right party, but I don't think that would really help. Most people think class-action settlements are a joke, which means they don't have faith in the legal system. If Equifax feels like their reputation is damaged after fulfilling their legal obligations, they're free to do more. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Tylenol_murders#Johnson_&_Johnson_response https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Tylenol_murders#Johnso...

harryh 7y ago
even if these actions were through an intermediary of theirs The Equifax Data Breach Settlement Administrator is not an intermediary of Equifax. It's a court appointed representative of the plaintiffs. Someone chose this representation that's creating additional hoops. Indeed, and that someone is the plaintiffs. Not the defendants.
- pfranz 7y ago
  I understand Equifax did not hire the Settlement Administrator. I still see Settlement Administrator as an intermediary for the Equifax legal case. Like you are saying, the parties here are the plaintiffs, defendants, and the legal system. I feel like focusing the Settlement Administrator just diffuses blame (for all we know they are just following the terms of the agreement). I think the article appropriately focuses on Equifax and how poorly the legal resolution is playing out.

by pfranz 7y ago

harryh 7y ago

even if these actions were through an intermediary of theirs The Equifax Data Breach Settlement Administrator is not an intermediary of Equifax. It's a court appointed representative of the plaintiffs. Someone chose this representation that's creating additional hoops. Indeed, and that someone is the plaintiffs. Not the defendants.

pfranz 7y ago
I understand Equifax did not hire the Settlement Administrator. I still see Settlement Administrator as an intermediary for the Equifax legal case. Like you are saying, the parties here are the plaintiffs, defendants, and the legal system. I feel like focusing the Settlement Administrator just diffuses blame (for all we know they are just following the terms of the agreement). I think the article appropriately focuses on Equifax and how poorly the legal resolution is playing out.