If your Private Information was potentially compromised in a Data Security Incident that took place at Tri Counties Bank on or around February 7, 2023, you could receive Settlement Benefits from a class action Settlement.

What is this Lawsuit about?

This matter is a class action (the "Action") arising from an incident whereby a third-party gained unauthorized access to certain database files, resulting in potentially accessing sensitive personal information of Defendant. The lawsuit asserts common law claims against Defendant for alleged negligent data security practices, alleged breach of contract, and statutory claims. Defendant denies any allegation of wrongdoing and denies that Plaintiff would prevail or be entitled to any relief should this matter proceed to be litigated.

How do I know if I am in the Settlement Class?

You are a Settlement Class Member if your Private Information was potentially involved in the Data Security Incident discovered in February 2023. Defendant previously mailed notice of the Data Security Incident to Settlement Class Members on or around October 12, 2023.

What does the Settlement provide?

Under the Settlement, Defendant will establish a settlement fund in the amount of $1,185,000. These funds will be used to pay for all valid claims made by Settlement Class Members, notice and administration costs, service awards, and attorneys' fees and costs. In addition, Defendant has or will make certain data security enhancements which are paid by Defendant separately and apart from the cash component paid to Class Members.
In addition to Expanded Identity Theft and Fraud Monitoring ("EITFM"), for which all Class Members who submit a claim will be eligible to elect, each Class Member may also qualify and submit a claim for either (i) a Documented Loss Payment or (ii) an Alternative Cash Payment (plus a California Statutory Cash Payment, if the Class Member is eligible).

YOUR RIGHTS AND OPTIONS IN THIS SETTLEMENT

DO NOTHING You will not receive any Settlement Benefits and will no longer be able to sue Defendant over the claims resolved in the Settlement. You will remain a member of the Settlement Class and be subject to the terms of the Settlement if approved by the Court.
SUBMIT A CLAIM FORM BY APRIL 21, 2026 The only way to receive any Settlement Benefits.
EXCLUDE YOURSELF BY APRIL 21, 2026 If you ask to be excluded, you will not receive any Settlement Benefits, but you may be able to file your own lawsuit against Defendant, for the same claims. This is the only option that leaves you the potential to file your own lawsuit against Defendant for the claims that are being resolved by the Settlement. To be effective, you must submit a request for exclusion by the deadline.
OBJECT BY APRIL 21, 2026 If you do not exclude yourself from the Settlement Class, you may submit an objection telling the Court why you do not like the Settlement. If your objection is overruled, you will be bound by the Settlement.