Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the Notice and why should Settlement Class Members read it?

The Court authorized the Notice to inform Settlement Class Members about a proposed settlement with Defendants. Settlement Class Members have legal rights and options before the Court decides whether to approve the proposed Settlement. Eligible Settlement Class Members may receive a cash payment as part of the Settlement. The Notice explains the Lawsuit, the Settlement Agreement, and legal rights.

2. What is a class action lawsuit?

A class action is a lawsuit in which one or more plaintiffs sue on behalf of a group of people who have similar claims. Together, this group is called a Settlement Class and consists of Settlement Class Members. In a class action, the Court resolves the issues for all class members except those who exclude themselves from the class.

3. What is this lawsuit about?

Plaintiff claims that Defendants violated Washington law, RCW 49.58.110, when they allegedly did not disclose the wage scale or salary range and/or provide a general description of benefits or other compensation being offered on job postings for open positions. Defendants deny that they are or can be held liable for the claims made in the Lawsuit.

4. Why is there a settlement?

The Court has not decided whether Plaintiff or Defendants should win this case. Instead, both sides agreed to the Settlement to avoid the uncertainty, risks, and expense of ongoing litigation, and so Settlement Class Members may receive compensation now rather than years later, if ever. Plaintiff and Class Counsel believe the Settlement is in the best interests of the Settlement Class Members. The Settlement is not an admission of wrongdoing by Defendants.

5. How does someone know if they are in the Settlement Class?

Defendants’ records indicate Settlement Class Members applied for a job opening in Washington with one or more of the Defendants between January 1, 2023, and May 26, 2026, where the solicitation for employment allegedly did not disclose the wage scale or salary range and/or provide a general description of benefits or other compensation for the position. Anyone still unsure may contact the Settlement Administrator.

6. What does the Settlement provide?

All Settlement Class Members who submit a timely, valid Claim Form are eligible to receive an equal share of the Class Fund. Estimated payment amounts are shown on the Claim Form received with the Notice. Settlement payments will be characterized as non-wage damages (1099).

7. How does a Settlement Class Member receive a payment?

To qualify for a Settlement payment, a Settlement Class Member must complete and submit a Claim Form online here or by downloading a Claim Form here and sending it by email or U.S. mail to the Settlement Administrator. Claim Forms must be submitted or postmarked on or before September 15, 2026. Claims will be subject to a verification process and the Settlement Administrator may request additional information.

8. When will payments be sent?

The hearing to consider the fairness of the Settlement is scheduled for October 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. If the Court approves the Settlement, eligible Settlement Class Members who submitted a timely, valid Claim Form will be mailed a check after all appeals and other reviews, if any, are completed. Checks will expire and become void 121 days after the date of issuance.

9. Will Defendants retaliate against Settlement Class Members who participate?

No. Defendants support the Settlement and will not retaliate in any way against any Settlement Class Member for participating in the Settlement. A decision to participate, not participate, or object to the Settlement will not affect any application for employment with Defendants or Defendants’ treatment of a person as a prospective, current, or former employee.

10. Is there an attorney representing the Settlement Class?

Yes. The Court appointed Ackermann & Tilajef, P.C. as Class Counsel to represent the Settlement Class.

11. Should Settlement Class Members get their own attorney?

Settlement Class Members do not need to hire their own attorney because Class Counsel are working on their behalf. Settlement Class Members may hire their own attorney at their own cost if they want someone other than Class Counsel to represent them.

12. How will Class Counsel and the Class Representative be paid?

Class Counsel will ask the Court to approve attorneys’ fees of $221,100.00 and costs and expenses of $5,000.00, to be paid from the Settlement Fund. Class Counsel will also request a service award for Plaintiff in the amount of $15,000.00, to be paid from the Settlement Fund. The Court will determine the proper amounts to award.

13. What claims are released by participating in the Settlement?

If the Court approves the Settlement, Settlement Class Members who do not submit a valid and timely request for exclusion will release the claims described in the Settlement Agreement, including claims asserted in the Complaint and claims that could have been asserted based on the facts alleged in the Complaint relating to Defendants’ alleged failure to comply with Washington job posting/pay transparency requirements. Participating in the Settlement does not waive claims outside the release.

14. What happens if a Settlement Class Member does nothing?

A Settlement Class Member who does nothing will receive no payment under the Settlement. If the Court approves the Settlement, that person will remain in the Settlement Class, be bound by the Court’s orders and judgments and the Settlement Agreement and will not be able to file or be part of another lawsuit against Defendants for the released claims.

15. What happens if a Settlement Class Member requests exclusion?

A Settlement Class Member who submits a timely, valid request for exclusion will receive no benefits or payment under the Settlement. However, that person will not be in the Settlement Class, will not release claims against Defendants, and will not be legally bound by the Court’s judgments in the Lawsuit.

16. How does a Settlement Class Member request exclusion?

To request exclusion, a Settlement Class Member must send a letter to the Settlement Administrator postmarked no later than September 15, 2026. The request must include the person’s full name, address, a statement that they wish to be excluded from the Settlement, and the person’s or attorney’s signature and date signed. Requests cannot be made by phone or email. Group requests are not permitted.

17. If a Settlement Class Member does not exclude themselves, can they sue Defendants for the same thing later?

No. Unless a Settlement Class Member excludes themselves, they give up any right to sue Defendants for the claims being resolved by the Settlement, even if they do nothing.

18. If a Settlement Class Member excludes themselves, can they receive anything from this Settlement?

No. A person who excludes themselves should not submit a Claim Form to ask for a payment.

19. How does a Settlement Class Member object to the Settlement?

A Settlement Class Member who does not exclude themselves may object if they disagree with any part of the Settlement. To object, they must file written notice with the Court no later than September 15, 2026, and mail copies of the objection and supporting documents to Class Counsel and Defendants’ Counsel, postmarked no later than September 15, 2026. The objection must include the information listed in the Notice.

20. What is the difference between objecting and excluding yourself?

Objecting means telling the Court that a Settlement Class Member does not like something about the Settlement. A Settlement Class Member can object only if they stay in the Settlement Class. Excluding yourself means telling the Court that you do not want to be part of the Settlement Class.

21. When and where will the Court hold the Final Approval Hearing?

The Court will hold the Final Approval Hearing on October 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in King County Superior Court, Maleng Regional Justice Center, Courtroom 4F, 401 Fourth Avenue N, Kent, WA 98032, or by Zoom at:

Zoom link: https://kingcounty.zoom.us/j/86949285923

Meeting ID: 869 4928 5923

The date and time are subject to change by court order. Updates will be posted on this website or through the Court’s publicly available docket.

22. Does a Settlement Class Member have to attend the hearing?

No. Class Counsel will answer any questions the Court may have, but Settlement Class Members are welcome to attend at their own expense. A person who submits a valid and timely written objection does not have to attend for the Court to consider it.

23. May a Settlement Class Member speak at the hearing?

Yes. A Settlement Class Member who does not exclude themselves may ask the Court for permission to speak at the Final Approval Hearing about any part of the proposed Settlement.

24. Where can Settlement Class Members get additional information?

This website and the Notice summarize the proposed Settlement. More details are in the Settlement Agreement. Settlement Class Members may contact the Settlement Administrator by phone, email, or in writing at:

Anderson v. Soliant Health Settlement
c/o Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 26170
Santa Ana, CA 92799
info@SH-SPSEPOASettlement.com
(833) 421-7262

Please do not call the Court, the Clerk of the Court, the Judge, or Defendants with questions about the Settlement or claims process.