PCS Revenue Control Systems data breach $1.135M class action settlement

PCS Revenue Control Systems agreed to a $1.135 million class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims it failed to protect consumers from a data breach.

The settlement benefits consumers whose personal information was compromised in a PCS Revenue Control Systems data breach between May 19, 2017, and Dec. 19, 2019. An estimated 867,2019 individuals are included under this class definition.

PCS Revenue Control Services offers technology and services for school cafeterias, catering and nutrition. The company acquired the previous vendor, Advanced Business Technologies.

In March 2021, PCS Revenue Control Systems revealed it had been the target of a data breach in 2019. The breach, which was discovered in December 2019, allegedly compromised the names, dates of birth, student ID numbers and Social Security numbers gathered by Advanced Business Technologies. 

Consumers took legal action against PCS, claiming it failed in its duty to protect their information through reasonable cybersecurity measures. Such measures would have allegedly prevented the breach.

The data breach class action lawsuit also challenges how long it took PCS Revenue Control Systems to notify consumers of the data breach. By waiting over a year to notify affected individuals, the company allegedly deprived consumers of the chance to proactively protect themselves from fraud and identity theft.

“Until notified of the breach, Plaintiffs and Class Members had no idea their [personally identifiable information] had been compromised, and that they were, and continue to be, at significant risk of identity theft and various other forms of personal, social, and financial harm,” the data breach class action lawsuit claims. “The risk will remain for their respective lifetimes.”

PCS hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to resolve these allegations with a $1.135 million class action settlement.

Under the terms of the settlement, class members can receive a cash payment for data breach-related expenses. 

Each class member can claim up to $2,500 in expenses, including professional fees, credit repair costs, credit monitoring, other expenses and up to three hours of lost time at a rate of $25 per hour.

In addition, PCA Revenue Control Services agreed to make business changes to improve cybersecurity and better protect customer information. Under the data breach settlement, the company agreed to enhance employee cybersecurity training, restrict access to personal information, enhance system monitoring and more.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Nov. 23, 2022. 

The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for Dec. 20, 2022.

In order to receive benefits from the PCS Revenue Control Systems data breach settlement, class members must submit a valid claim form by Nov. 23, 2022. 

Who’s Eligible

The settlement benefits consumers whose personal information was compromised in a PCS Revenue Control Systems data breach between May 19, 2017, and Dec. 19, 2019. An estimated 867,2019 individuals are included under this class definition.

Potential Award

Varies

Proof of Purchase

Proof of purchase not applicable

Claim Form

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

11/23/2022

Case Name

Gamez, et al. v. PCS Revenue Control Systems Inc., Case No. 2:21-cv-08991-JXN-AME in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, Newark Division

Final Hearing

12/20/2022

Settlement Website

PCSRevenueDataSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Claims Administrator
c/o PCS Revenue Control Systems
PO Box 23489
Jacksonville, FL 32241
info@pcsrevenuedatasettlement.com
800-842-4612

Class Counsel

James A Barry
PGMBM LLC

John A Yanchunis
Ryan D Maxey
MORGAN & MORGAN COMPLEX LITIGATION GROUP

Defense Counsel

Brittany L Primavera
Brian E Middlebrook
John T Mills
GORDON REES SCULLY MANSUKHANI LLP