Official Settlement Notice
John Taylor v. Valley Machine Shop, Inc.
Notice of Class Action Settlement
Superior Court of the State of Washington for the County of King
Case No. 25-2-04136-1
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
Final Approval Hearing at 10:00 a.m. before Hon. Taki Flevaris, King County Superior Court
What Is This Settlement?
The Superior Court of the State of Washington for the County of King (the "Court") has preliminarily approved this class action lawsuit filed by John Taylor ("Class Representative") against Valley Machine Shop, Inc. ("Defendant") for alleged wage and hour violations (the "Lawsuit").
The Lawsuit alleges the following legal causes of action: (1) Minimum Wage Act Violations: RCW 49.46 et seq., (2) Failure to Pay Overtime Wages: RCW 49.46.130, (3) Meal Period Violations: RCW 49.12.020 and WAC 296-126-092, (4) Rest Break Violations: RCW 49.12.020 and WAC 296-126-092, (5) Unpaid Wages on Termination: RCW 49.48 et seq., (6) Willful Refusal to Pay Wages: RCW 49.52.050. Defendant denies all claims and maintains it has fully complied with the law.
The Class Representative is a former employee of Defendant. Plaintiff is represented by Ferraro Vega Employment Lawyers and Rekhi & Wolk, P.S. ("Class Counsel.").
Who Is Included?
The Settlement Class includes:
All current and former non-exempt employees who worked for Defendant in Washington at any time from February 11, 2022, through February 2, 2026, and who are not owners of Defendant.
If you are not sure whether you are included, you may contact the Settlement Administrator for more information.
Your Options
As a Settlement Class Member, you have three options. Review each carefully before the deadline.
Do Nothing
You do not have to do anything in response to this notice. If you do nothing, you will remain eligible to automatically receive an Individual Class Payment if the Court grants final approval of the settlement. In such case, you will be bound by the release provisions in the settlement and release your claims in exchange for compensation.
Opt Out
You may opt out of the Settlement by submitting a Request for Exclusion form. If you opt out, you may not object to the Settlement, you will not receive an Individual Class Payment, and you shall not be bound by the release provisions in the settlement.
Deadline: August 28, 2026Object to the Settlement
You may object to the Settlement by submitting a written objection. If the Court grants final approval of the settlement despite your objection, you will remain eligible to automatically receive an Individual Class Payment if the Court grants final approval of the settlement. In such case, you will be bound by the release provisions in the settlement.
Deadline: August 28, 2026Final Approval Hearing
The Court's final approval hearing is scheduled to take place on October 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. before the Hon. Taki Flevaris of the King County Superior Court, located at 401 4th Ave. N., Room 2D, Kent, WA 98032. You do not have to attend but you do have the right to appear. For more information, please carefully read this notice.
Contact the Settlement Administrator
CAC Services Group
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