# Pierce County Library System Data Breach Settlement

Pierce County Library System settled allegations that a cyber incident disclosed in July 2025 may have exposed the personally identifiable information of the library system's current and former employees, their family members, and current and former contractors. Pierce County Library System denies any wrongdoing and the court made no finding of liability.

A settlement over a cyber incident that Pierce County Library System (PCLS) disclosed in July 2025, which may have affected the personal information of its current and former employees, their family members, and current and former contractors.

| Field | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Defendant | Pierce County Library System |
| Total settlement | Not publicly disclosed |
| Estimated payment | Up to $250 for documented ordinary out-of-pocket losses and up to $4,000 for documented extraordinary losses; or reimbursement for attested lost time at $20 per hour, subject to a 4-hour cap ($80 maximum); or an alternative cash payment. These cash benefits are subject to a $385,000 aggregate cap and may be reduced pro rata. Three years of credit monitoring and identity restoration services are also available. |
| Claim deadline | 2026-09-28 |
| Who is eligible | All current and former employees, and their family members, as well as current and former contractors who received notice from PCLS whose personal information may have been impacted in the data incident. |
| Proof required | Ordinary and extraordinary loss claims require third-party documentation (such as receipts); self-prepared documents alone are insufficient. Attested lost time requires an attestation. The alternative cash payment and credit monitoring require no loss documentation. |
| Official claim site | https://www.piercecountylibrarydatasettlement.com/ |

To claim, follow the link to the official site and file there. We never file for you.

## Sources

Verified 2026-09-08.
- Official Settlement Website — In re: Pierce County Library System Data Breach Litigation (No. 25-2-11297-2, Wash. Super. Ct., Pierce Cnty.) (Simpluris, 2026) — https://www.piercecountylibrarydatasettlement.com/

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