CrowdStrike vs. Delta: The Single-Digit Million Dollar Meltdown Saga
CrowdStrike is facing turbulence with a Delta lawsuit due to its infamous Falcon update fiasco. Their lawyer is optimistic about keeping damages in the “single-digit millions,” but Delta’s not-so-flyin’ high, claiming major operational woes. Meanwhile, passengers are suing Delta, arguing partial reimbursements for airport slumber parties fell short. Talk about a bumpy landing!
Hot Take:
Oh, the irony! CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity titan, finds itself entangled in a legal turbulence with Delta, an airline that knows a thing or two about turbulence. Who knew the real threat to cyberspace was a Blue Screen of Death taking down planes like a digital game of dominos? Maybe next time they’ll double-check their updates before causing a worldwide IT apocalypse. Oops!
Key Points:
- CrowdStrike faces a lawsuit from Delta Air Lines over a mega-outage caused by a faulty update, leading to widespread disruptions.
- The lawsuit, allowed to proceed by Judge Kelly Lee Ellerbe, focuses on claims of negligence and computer trespass.
- CrowdStrike’s lawyer is confident damages will be capped at single-digit millions, thanks to contractual limitations.
- Delta’s disruption lasted longer than other airlines; they grounded more flights over a longer period.
- A class-action lawsuit from disgruntled passengers against Delta has also been approved to proceed.