The class action is only for lost data.. but data loss is an inherent risk of all computer systems… even if ovh never had a fire, these clients could have lost data… but they took no precautions, not even by purchasing a $50 hard drive.
It’s kind of incredible that they wouldn’t spend $50 or $100 to backup their data, but suddenly it’s worth an average of $70,000.
> even if ovh never had a fire, these clients could have lost data
On the other hand, would OVH had power-kill switches and extinguishers, some clients may have ended up not losing their data, even as the fire occurred.
This DC was designed for no power loss and with nah-there-wont-be-any-fire hopetimism. Lawsuit is imo fully deserved.
It’s kind of incredible that they wouldn’t spend $50 or $100 to backup their data, but suddenly it’s worth an average of $70,000.
Negligence could describe the clients too.