GREENSBORO, N.C., Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ —
WHAT IS THIS ABOUT? Plaintiffs allege that Labcorp violated California and Pennsylvania wiretapping laws by facilitating, through third-party tracking technologies, the interception of personally identifiable information and searches that users conducted on Labcorp’s website. Labcorp denies these and all other allegations of wrongdoing and liability, and denies all claims asserted against it. Plaintiffs and Labcorp have agreed to a settlement to resolve this lawsuit. The Court has not decided who is right or wrong.
WHO IS INCLUDED? The Settlement Classes are defined as follows:
- California Settlement Class: All persons in California who conducted Search Queries on Labcorp’s website from May 1, 2021 to April 1, 2026.
- Pennsylvania Settlement Class: All persons in Pennsylvania who conducted Search Queries on Labcorp’s website from May 1, 2021 to April 1, 2026.
“Search Queries” means search terms and/or search queries, including but not limited to, entry of any search term(s) into a search bar or search menu on the Labcorp website, www.labcorp.com and its subpages, as well as making any selection(s) from any drop-down menu on the website.
WHAT DOES THE SETTLEMENT PROVIDE? If the settlement is approved, or after any potential appeals of that approval are resolved, Labcorp has agreed to the following terms:
- Not using or enabling certain tracking technologies (as defined by the settlement agreement, but examples include the Meta Pixel and Google Analytics) on its website, labcorp.com or any of its subpages, for two years;
- Conducting an annual review and preparing a compliance report demonstrating that it is not using technologies prohibited by the settlement;
- Creating or maintaining a written policy regarding the appropriate use of externally developed tracking technologies on its website; and
- Designating a senior employee responsible for overseeing compliance with the above terms.
YOUR OPTIONS. The settlement provides only injunctive relief (e.g., business practice terms). Under the settlement terms, Settlement Class Members (except for Settlement Class Representatives) will not release any claims for damages or other monetary relief. If the settlement is approved, you will give up the right to sue Labcorp and other affiliated entities for injunctive relief claims arising from or related to the allegations in this lawsuit.
Because the plaintiffs are seeking only injunctive relief and because Labcorp is only agreeing to injunctive relief, Settlement Class Members cannot opt out of the settlement. This means that all members of the Settlement Class will be bound by the settlement, if the Court approves it.
If you are a Settlement Class Member, you may object to or comment upon the proposed settlement, explaining why you believe the settlement should not be approved. All objections must be postmarked by November 23, 2026. For more information on how to object, visit www.LaboratoryCorporationWebsiteSettlement.com or call 1-877-378-7520.
At the Final Approval Hearing, the Court will consider whether the settlement is fair, reasonable, and adequate, and whether to award attorneys’ fees, expenses, and service awards, and in what amounts. If there are objections, the Court will consider them. After the hearing, the Court will decide whether to approve the Settlement. It is not necessary for you to attend this hearing, but you may attend at your own expense.
If you have any questions or want more information about the settlement, please visit www.LaboratoryCorporationWebsiteSettlement.com or contact the Settlement Administrator at 1-877-378-7520.
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SOURCE U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina
