Michigan Residents Sue Thomson Reuters Over Public Display of Social Security Numbers

Michigan residents filed a federal class-action lawsuit against Thomson Reuters on May 1, 2026, alleging the company’s search engine wrongfully and publicly displayed their Social Security numbers. The lawsuit was submitted to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan and spans 11 pages. Plaintiffs claim the exposure occurred through Thomson Reuters’ search tools, though no specific technical details or duration of the exposure were provided. The legal action seeks accountability for the alleged improper handling of sensitive personal data. No financial damages or remediation efforts were detailed in the filing.