This lawsuit concerns the cyber incident perpetrated against PCLS, which PCLS disclosed in July 2025, that may have impacted Personally Identifiable Information of PCLS’s current and former employees and their family members, as well as current and former contractors. PCLS denies all claims alleged against it and denies all charges of wrongdoing or liability. The Settlement is not an admission of wrongdoing or an indication that PCLS has violated any laws. Rather, the Parties have agreed to settle the class action lawsuit to avoid the uncertainties and expenses associated with ongoing litigation.
This website and the Notice were created to inform Settlement Class members about the Settlement of a class action lawsuit, In re: Pierce County Library System Data Breach Litigation, Case No. 25-2-11297-2. A proposed settlement has been reached in the lawsuit involving Pierce County Library System (the “Defendant” or “PCLS”), relating to the cyber incident perpetrated against PCLS, and which PCLS disclosed in July 2025 (the “Data Incident”). If you received the Notice it is because you may be a member of the group of people affected, called the “Settlement Class”. The Notice gives you a summary of the terms of the proposed Settlement, explains what rights Settlement Class Members have, and helps Settlement Class Members make informed decisions about what action to take.
The Court will hold a Final Approval Hearing on October 9, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., at the Pierce County Justice Center, 1501 Market Street, Tacoma, WA 98402. The date and time of this hearing may change without further notice. Please check this website for updates.
Read this website and the Notice to understand the Settlement and to determine if you are a Settlement Class member.
Summary of Your Legal Rights and Options in this Settlement | Deadline | ||
Submit a Claim | The only way to receive benefits from this Settlement is by submitting a valid and timely Claim Form. The fastest way to submit your Claim Form is online here. | September 28, 2026 | |
Opt Out of the Settlement | You can choose to opt out of the Settlement and receive no benefits. This option allows you to sue, continue to sue, or be part of another lawsuit against the Defendant related to the legal claims resolved by this Settlement. You can hire your own legal counsel at your own expense. | August 28, 2026 | |
Object to the Settlement and/or attend a hearing | If you do not opt out of the Settlement, you may object to it by writing to the Court about why you don’t like the Settlement. You may also ask the Court for permission to speak about your objection at the Final Approval Hearing. If you object, you may also file a claim for Settlement benefits. | August 28, 2026 | |
Do nothing | Unless you opt out of the Settlement, you are automatically part of the Settlement. If you do nothing, you will not receive benefits from this Settlement and you will give up the right to sue, continue to sue, or be part of another lawsuit against the Defendant related to the legal claims resolved by this Settlement. | No Deadline | |
Upcoming Important Dates
Notification Mailing
6/29/2026
Opt Out Deadline
8/28/2026
Objection Deadline
8/28/2026
Claim Deadline
9/28/2026
Final Approval Hearing
10/9/2026, 9:00 a.m., Pierce County Justice Center, 1501 Market Street, Tacoma, WA 98402