Booz Allen, IRS Can’t Escape Class Suit Over Littlejohn Leaks

A federal judge in Maryland refused to dismiss a putative class action lawsuit accusing Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. and the IRS of failing to prevent the massive leak of taxpayer information orchestrated by former contractor Charles Littlejohn.

Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby of the US District Court for the District of Maryland denied a pair of motions to dismiss brought by Booz Allen and the IRS. Therefore, the plaintiffs can continue to pursue damage claims tied to Littlejohn’s unauthorized access and disclosure of tax return information, the April 2 opinion added.

The government sought dismissal on jurisdictional grounds, arguing sovereign immunity ...