A Settlement has been reached with Western Electrical Contractors Association, Inc., (“WECA” or “Defendant”) in a class action lawsuit. This class action lawsuit concerned the targeted cyberattack on WECA's computer systems that occurred in or about January 2024 (the “Data Incident”). Certain files that contained personal information were accessed. These files may have contained information that varied by individual such as names, addresses, telephone numbers, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, dates of birth, provider name, Medicare/Medicaid ID number, health insurance provider name, and/or health insurance individual policy number.
The lawsuit is captioned Accurso v. Western Electrical Contractors Association, Inc., Case No. 24CV017855, pending in the Superior Court of California for the County of Sacramento (the “Action”). WECA denies that it did anything wrong, and the Court has not decided who is right. The parties have agreed to settle the lawsuit (the “Settlement”) to avoid the costs and risks, disruptions, and uncertainties of continuing the litigation.
If you received notice from the Settlement Administrator, then WECA’s records indicate that you are a Settlement Class Member, and entitled to benefits under the Settlement. Class Members may have received a previous notice directly from WECA.
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 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 from here and mail it to the Settlement Administrator. You may also call or email the Settlement Administrator to receive a paper copy of the Claim Form. | April 21, 2026 | |
Opt-Out of the Settlement | You can choose to opt-out of the Settlement and receive no payment. This option allows you to sue, continue to sue, or be part of another lawsuit against the Defendant related to the legal claims resolved by this Settlement. You can hire your own lawyer at your own expense. | March 23, 2026 | |
Object to the Settlement | If you do not opt-out of the Settlement, you may object to it by writing to the Court or by appearing at the Final Approval Hearing to tell the Court about why you don’t like the Settlement. If you object, you may also file a claim for Settlement Class Member Benefits. | March 23, 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 from this Settlement and you will give up the right to sue, continue to sue, or be part of another lawsuit against the Defendant related to the legal claims resolved 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
1/21/2026
Opt Out Deadline
3/23/2026
Objection Deadline
3/23/2026
Final Approval Hearing
4/17/2026
Claim Deadline
4/21/2026