diff --git a/shared-data/labware/definitions/2/opentrons_tough_pcr_auto_sealing_lid/1.json b/shared-data/labware/definitions/2/opentrons_tough_pcr_auto_sealing_lid/1.json
index d9742f87b98..d5d56101e7f 100644
--- a/shared-data/labware/definitions/2/opentrons_tough_pcr_auto_sealing_lid/1.json
+++ b/shared-data/labware/definitions/2/opentrons_tough_pcr_auto_sealing_lid/1.json
@@ -17,7 +17,12 @@
     "zDimension": 12.8
   },
   "wells": {},
-  "groups": [],
+  "groups": [
+    {
+      "metadata": {},
+      "wells": []
+    }
+  ],
   "cornerOffsetFromSlot": {
     "x": 0,
     "y": 0,