If you were previously sent an un-enveloped postcard by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office in relation to your license to carry firearms (“LTCF”), also commonly known as a “gun permit” or “carry permit,” whereby your confidential information may have been disclosed in violation of Pennsylvania law, your rights could be affected by a proposed class action settlement.
This is a proposed settlement of a class action lawsuit alleging that Monroe County, and certain of its employees, agencies and departments, disclosed confidential information under Pennsylvania law and in particular, 18 Pa.C.S. § 6111(i), through the use of un-enveloped postcards. The information disclosed included names, addresses, and other related LTCF Applicant information (“LTCF Information”). The lawsuit also alleges that certain policies and practices of the Defendants are unlawful and should be changed.
| YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND OPTIONS IN THIS SETTLEMENT | |
|---|---|
| Do Nothing | If the Settlement is approved by the Court and not overturned on appeal, Class Members will receive a payment under the Settlement, the sum of which will depend on the amount of attorneys’ fees and expenses awarded by the Court and the amount of any incentive award for the Representative Plaintiffs. |
| Exclude Yourself | If you exclude yourself from the Settlement, you will not be bound by the Settlement or judgment and will not be entitled to any payment or benefits as provided for by the Settlement. You will be free to pursue your claims against the Defendants. This is the only option that allows you to bring or be part of any other lawsuit against the Defendants in this case about the same legal claims that are advanced in this case. To validly exclude yourself from the class action and pursue your claims separately, you must do so postmarked by September 7, 2020. |
| Object | If you do not exclude yourself, you may file with the Court a document explaining why you do not like the Settlement or the request for legal fees and expenses. To be considered, you must file your written objection with the Court so that it is received no later than September 7, 2020. |
| Go to a Hearing | You may ask to speak in Court about the fairness of the Settlement or the request for legal fees and expenses. |
These rights and options – and the deadlines to exercise them – are explained in the Notice.