The Washington Department of Licensing agreed to a $3.6 million class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims that it failed to prevent a 2022 data breach.
Plaintiffs in the data breach class action lawsuit claim that the Washington Department of Licensing could have prevented the security incident through reasonable cybersecurity measures but failed to do so out of negligence. The 2022 data breach compromised sensitive information such as licensing information, Social Security numbers, birth dates and ID numbers.
The Washington Department of Licensing is responsible for issuing driver’s licenses, vehicle registrations and more.
The Department of Licensing hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $3.6 million settlement to resolve the data breach class action lawsuit.
Washington Department of Licensing Data Breach Class Action Lawsuit
- Who’s Eligible:
- Individuals whose personal information was compromised in the 2022 data breach disclosed by the Washington State Department of Licensing in February 2022
- Estimated Amount: $7,500
- Proof of Purchase: Documentation of data breach-related expenses
- Claim Form Deadline: 10/05/2023
- Case Name & Number:
- Garcia, et al. v. Washington Department of Licensing, Case No. 22-2-05635-5 SEA, in the Washington Superior Court for King County
- How to file a claim:
- Head over to the Claim Form.
- Read over the claim form to see if you are eligible.
- Complete the claim form with your info.
- Submit your claim form to receive your potential award!
(Click here to file a claim)
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