A Settlement has been reached with NWRPC, LLC (“NWRPC”) in a class action lawsuit. This case is about the targeted cyberattack on NWRPC's computer systems that occurred in August 2024 (the “Data Incident”). Certain files were accessed that may have contained Private Information such as names, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers.
The lawsuit is called Shaeffer v. NWRPC, LLC, Case No. 25-2-08462-6. It is pending in the Superior Court of Pierce County, Washington (“Action”). NWRPC denies that it did anything wrong, and the Court has not decided in favor of any party. The parties have agreed to settle the lawsuit (the “Settlement”) to avoid the costs and risks, disruptions, and uncertainties of continuing the Litigation.
“Class Members” are defined as individuals identified by NWRPC’s records who are entitled to benefits under the Settlement. Class Members may have received a previous notice directly from NWRPC.
Your rights are affected whether you act or don’t act. Please read this website carefully and completely.
Summary of Your Legal Rights and Options in this Settlement | Deadline | |
Submit a Claim | The only way to receive benefits or payments from this Settlement is by submitting a valid and timely Claim Form. The fastest way to submit your Claim Form is online here. If you prefer, you can download the Claim Form here and mail it to the Settlement Administrator. | April 24, 2026 |
Opt Out of the Settlement | You can choose to opt-out of the Settlement and receive no Cash Payment or Credit Data Monitoring. This option allows you to sue, continue to sue, or be part of another lawsuit against NWRPC related to the legal claims resolved by this Settlement. You can hire your own lawyer at your own expense. | April 24, 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 submit a claim for Settlement Class Member Benefits. | April 24, 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 or payments from this Settlement. You will give up the right to sue, continue to sue, or be part of another lawsuit against NWRPC related to the legal claims resolved and released by this Settlement. | No Deadline |
These rights and options—and the deadlines to exercise them—are explained further on the FAQs page.
The Court in charge of this case still has to decide whether to approve the Settlement.
Upcoming Important Dates
Notification Mailing
2/23/2026
Objection Deadline
4/24/2026
Opt Out Deadline
4/24/2026
Claim Deadline
4/24/2026
Final Approval Hearing
6/12/2026 at 9:00 a.m.