Laboratory Services Cooperative Data Breach Settlement: Check If You Qualify — In re Laboratory Services Cooperative Data Breach Litigation, No. 2:25-cv-00685-BJR

There’s $6.1 million set aside for people affected by the Laboratory Services Cooperative data breach — if you file a claim by November 24, 2026. LSC agreed to pay to settle claims over an October 2024 breach that exposed patient and employee information. You have until that date to file, whether or not you ever heard of LSC before now.

Laboratory Services Cooperative Data Breach Settlement — Key Facts

Field	Detail
Settlement Amount	$6,100,000
Claim Deadline	November 24, 2026
Who Qualifies	U.S. residents whose personal information was potentially compromised in the data incident LSC became aware of on or about October 27, 2024 — current/former LSC employees, and anyone who received or paid for lab tests ordered by a Planned Parenthood health center on or before that date
Estimated Payout	Up to $5,000 for documented out-of-pocket losses; a pro-rata cash payment up to $1,000 (amount depends on how many people file); plus two years of credit monitoring and medical identity protection for everyone who claims it, no proof needed
Proof Required (Yes/No)	Yes, for out-of-pocket loss claims (receipts or comparable documentation). No, for the cash payment or the credit monitoring/Medical Shield benefit
Settlement Status	Preliminarily approved; final approval hearing pending
Court & Case Number	U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, No. 2:25-cv-00685-BJR
Law Alleged	Negligence, plus alleged failures to meet HIPAA security standards and FTC data-security guidance
Administrator	Angeion Group
Official Claim Site	www.LSCDataSettlement.com
Last Updated	September 23, 2026

Who Is Laboratory Services Cooperative and Why Are They Being Sued for This Breach?

LSC is a nonprofit lab-testing company based in Washington state that processes diagnostic and clinical lab work on behalf of healthcare providers, including select Planned Parenthood health centers in 31 states. That arrangement is exactly what makes this breach unusual: the complaint says many affected people never had any direct relationship with LSC, never chose it, and never knowingly gave it their information — their sample simply got routed to LSC’s lab by their actual healthcare provider. That’s why the settlement class isn’t limited to LSC’s own customers.

What Did Laboratory Services Cooperative Do Between October 2024 and April 2025?

On October 27, 2024, LSC detected suspicious activity on its network. An investigation confirmed an unauthorized party had accessed and removed files containing patient and employee data — names, addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver’s license or state ID numbers, health insurance information, and medical details including diagnoses, treatment records, lab results and provider names. For some people, billing and bank account information was exposed too.

LSC didn’t start notifying affected people until April 10, 2025 — nearly six months after it found the breach. The complaint argues that delay mattered: it left people unable to freeze credit, change passwords, or watch their accounts during the exact window when stolen data is most likely to be misused. The lawsuit also alleges LSC fell short of security practices required under HIPAA and recommended by the FTC, including basic steps like encryption and multi-factor authentication.

LSC denies all of this. The settlement isn’t a finding that LSC broke any law — it’s a deal both sides reached to skip the cost and risk of a trial.

That’s the trade-off worth sitting with: nobody had to prove anything in court, but $6.1 million is on the table right now for people who take five minutes to file.

Who Qualifies for the Laboratory Services Cooperative Data Breach Settlement?

Here’s exactly how to know if this case includes you.

• Anyone employed by LSC on or before October 27, 2024
• Former LSC employees whose information was on file as of that date
• Patients who received or paid for lab tests ordered by a Planned Parenthood health center serviced by LSC, on or before October 27, 2024
• Employees’ dependents or beneficiaries whose information LSC also held

Who does not qualify: the presiding judge and their immediate family, LSC itself and its corporate affiliates, and anyone who submits a valid request to opt out before October 26, 2026.

Laboratory Services Cooperative Patients Outside Washington — Are You Still Covered?

Yes. LSC served Planned Parenthood centers in 31 states, and the settlement class is defined by residency and exposure, not by which state you live in — it covers all U.S. residents whose information was potentially compromised, regardless of state.

Not sure if you qualify for the LSC settlement? A free consultation with a data privacy attorney can help you sort that out before the November 24 deadline.

How Much Can Laboratory Services Cooperative Data Breach Class Members Get? Up to $5,000 Per Person

Three separate benefits are available, and you can claim more than one:

LSC Payout With Proof — Up to $5,000

Documented out-of-pocket losses tied to the breach — fraud, identity theft, credit-repair or professional fees, costs to freeze or unfreeze credit, and related expenses like postage or notary fees. You need receipts or comparable records; handwritten, self-prepared notes alone won’t be enough on their own.

LSC Payout Without Proof — Up to $1,000

A pro-rata cash payment open to every class member, no documentation required. “Pro-rata” means the payout shrinks or grows depending on how many people file valid claims and how much money is left after other costs are paid — so the more people who claim it, the smaller each check.

What Two Years of Medical Shield Means for You

Everyone who claims it gets two years of Medical Shield Complete by CyEx: monitoring for misuse of your medical information, at least one bureau of credit monitoring, and $1 million in identity theft insurance. Payments over $600 may appear on a 1099. Check with a tax professional if that applies to you.

That’s real money and real protection sitting unclaimed until November 24 — after that, it’s gone.

How to File Your Laboratory Services Cooperative Settlement Claim — Step by Step

1. Go to the official site: www.LSCDataSettlement.com
2. Enter your name, contact information, and confirm your connection to LSC or a Planned Parenthood center it served
3. Choose which benefits you’re claiming — out-of-pocket losses, the cash payment, credit monitoring, or all three
4. Upload documentation for out-of-pocket losses if you’re claiming that benefit
5. Submit and keep your confirmation
6. Watch your email — the administrator may follow up if anything’s missing

Takes about 10 minutes online. ⚠️ 62 days left as of this writing — file at www.LSCDataSettlement.com.

Should Laboratory Services Cooperative Class Members Opt Out or Object Before October 26, 2026?

What Opting Out of the LSC Settlement Actually Means

Opting out means you get no settlement money, but you keep the right to sue LSC on your own over the same claims. Most people shouldn’t opt out without talking to a lawyer first. The opt-out deadline is October 26, 2026.

How to Object to the LSC Settlement

Staying in the class doesn’t stop you from telling the court you don’t like the deal. A written objection has to include your contact information, the specific reasons you object, and whether you plan to appear at the final hearing. Objections are due the same day as opt-outs: October 26, 2026.

Talk to a class action attorney before October 26 if you’re considering either option.

Laboratory Services Cooperative Data Breach Settlement — Key Dates, 2026

Milestone	Date
Data Incident Discovered	October 27, 2024
Notice to Affected Individuals Began	April 10, 2025
Settlement Preliminarily Approved	UNVERIFIED — exact date not stated on the settlement site
Opt-Out Deadline	October 26, 2026
Objection Deadline	October 26, 2026
Claim Filing Deadline	November 24, 2026
Final Approval Hearing	January 4, 2027, 10:00 A.M. PT, via Zoom
Expected Payment Date	UNVERIFIED — benefits are distributed after final approval and any appeals resolve

Laboratory Services Cooperative Data Breach — Frequently Asked Questions, No. 2:25-cv-00685-BJR

Do I need a lawyer to file an LSC settlement claim?

 No. Settlement Class Counsel — Cecily C. Jordan of Tousley Brain Stephens PLLC and Thomas E. Loeser of Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP — already represents the class, and you won’t be charged for their work. You can hire your own attorney at your own expense if you want one.

Is the Laboratory Services Cooperative settlement legitimate?

 Yes. It’s overseen by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington and administered by Angeion Group, a court-approved settlement administrator, at the official site www.LSCDataSettlement.com.

When will LSC settlement payments be sent?

 Not before the final approval hearing on January 4, 2027, and only after that approval becomes final and any appeals are resolved — there’s no fixed payment date yet.

What if I missed the LSC claim deadline?

 There’s no late-filing provision described in the settlement notice. File by November 24, 2026, using the online form for the fastest processing.

Will my LSC settlement payment go on a 1099?

 Possibly. Payments over $600 may be reported to the IRS. Check with a tax professional about your specific situation.

Why does the settlement cover people who were never LSC’s own patients?

 Because LSC processed lab work for Planned Parenthood centers that used its services, some people’s samples reached LSC without them ever selecting or contracting with LSC directly — the complaint calls this out as unusual for a data breach case, and the settlement class is written broadly enough to include them.

What if I already had my identity stolen because of this breach?

 You can still claim the $5,000 out-of-pocket category if you have documentation of your losses, in addition to the cash payment and credit monitoring.

Do I have to pick just one settlement benefit?

 No. You can claim documented out-of-pocket losses, the pro-rata cash payment, and two years of credit monitoring and Medical Shield services all on the same claim form.

Sources Used in This Laboratory Services Cooperative Data Breach Article

• Official Settlement Website (Angeion Group) — Long Form Notice, In re Laboratory Services Cooperative Data Breach Litigation, No. 2:25-cv-00685-BJR: https://www.lscdatasettlement.com/
• Court Filing — Consolidated Class Action Complaint, In re Laboratory Services Cooperative Data Breach Litigation, No. 2:25-cv-00685-BJR (W.D. Wash., filed July 7, 2025): https://angeion-public.s3.amazonaws.com/www.lscdatasettlement.com/docs/Amended%20Class%20Action%20Complaint.pdf
• Court Filing — Order Preliminarily Approving Class Action Settlement: https://angeion-public.s3.amazonaws.com/www.lscdatasettlement.com/docs/Order%20Granting%20Preliminary%20Approval.pdf

Researched and written by Israr Ahmad, legal content researcher and founder of AllAboutLawyer.com. All facts verified against the official settlement notice and consolidated complaint for In re Laboratory Services Cooperative Data Breach Litigation, No. 2:25-cv-00685-BJR, as of September 23, 2026. Last Updated: September 23, 2026.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws vary by state and individual circumstances differ. For advice about your specific situation, consult a qualified attorney.