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Women who applied for a laborer position at TCI of Alabama LLC through a staffing agency between Aug. 1, 2020, and June 22, 2026, and whom the agency did not inform them about available positions may be eligible to claim a cash payment from a class action settlement.
TCI of Alabama agreed to pay $2,600,000 to settle a class action lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The lawsuit alleged the company engaged in sex discrimination by systematically refusing to hire women for laborer positions at its Pell City, Alabama, plant over several years.
Who can file a claim?
Class members must meet all of the following criteria:
- They are female.
- They applied for a laborer position at TCI of Alabama through one of several staffing agencies between Aug. 1, 2020, and June 22, 2026.
- TCI did not inform them of available laborer positions.
- They were of legal age to work in a laborer position at the time they applied.
The definition of a laborer position includes any entry-level laborer job at TCI’s Pell City plant whether as a temporary or permanent employee except for roles in the on-site laboratory or administrative offices.
Individuals submitting a claim on behalf of a deceased class member may do so as a representative of their estate or next of kin provided they can supply documentation proving their status as heir or estate representative.
How much can class members receive?
The total settlement fund is $2.6 million. The amount each class member receives depends on the total number of valid claims submitted and approved. The settlement includes both backpay with interest and compensatory and punitive damages. The EEOC will determine the specific amount each eligible claimant receives.
The settlement fund is subject to deductions for administrative costs, but no portion of the fund will revert to TCI. If there are leftover funds after the initial distribution, the EEOC may distribute additional payments to eligible claimants at its discretion.
How to claim a payment
Class members must submit an online claim questionnaire or request a paper claim questionnaire, complete it and mail it to the settlement administrator.
Settlement administrator's mailing address: EEOC v. TCI of Alabama LLC, c/o Claims Administrator, P.O. Box 26170, Santa Ana, CA 92799
Settlement administrator's email address: info@EEOCTCISettlement.com
Settlement administrator's phone number: 833-200-6777
The deadline to submit a claim questionnaire is Jan. 1, 2027.
Required documentation
- Claimants must complete the claim questionnaire attesting to their eligibility.
- Those submitting an online claim questionnaire must provide the Login ID and PIN they received in their settlement notice.
- Individuals filing on behalf of a deceased class member should contact the settlement administrator for instructions on required documentation and the claims process.
Payout options
- Physical check mailed to the address provided
$2.6 million settlement fund breakdown
The $2,600,000 settlement fund includes:
- Settlement administration costs: Up to $150,000
- Payments to eligible class members: The remainder of the fund
If the administrative costs are less than $150,000, the settlement administrator will add the unused portion back to the fund for class member payments.
Important dates
- Deadline to file a claim questionnaire: Jan. 1, 2027
When is the TCI of Alabama settlement payout date?
The settlement administrator will notify eligible claimants of their award status approximately two months after the Jan. 1, 2027, claim deadline.
Why did this class action settlement happen?
The EEOC alleged TCI of Alabama engaged in a pattern or practice of sex discrimination by refusing to hire women for laborer positions at its Pell City plant. The EEOC claimed this conduct violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
TCI denied the allegations but agreed to settle the lawsuit to resolve the claims.
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