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Employment seekers who applied for a job in Washington state with Assa Abloy Entrance Systems US Inc., Assa Abloy Americas Residential Inc., AADG Inc., Assa Abloy Level LLC, Luxer Corp. or Ameristar Perimeter Security USA Inc. between Jan. 1, 2023, and July 26, 2025, through a job posting that did not include a wage scale or salary range may be eligible to claim a cash payment from a class action settlement.
Assa Ablooy Entrance Systems US and related companies agreed to pay between $269,513 and $395,000 to settle a class action lawsuit alleging their job postings in Washington failed to disclose required wage or salary information and benefits as mandated by state law.
Who can file a claim?
Class members must meet all of the following criteria:
- They completed a job application for a position in Washington state.
- They submitted their application between Jan. 1, 2023, and July 26, 2025.
- One of the defendant companies’ websites or an authorized third-party recruiting platform posted the job.
- The job posting did not include a wage scale or salary range.
The settlement administrator used the defendants’ records to identify eligible class members. There are approximately 158 individuals in the class.
How much can class members receive?
Eligible class members who submit a valid claim form will receive an equal share of the net settlement fund. The total settlement fund ranges from $269,513 to $395,000, depending on the number of valid claims submitted.
- If 50% or fewer, or 79, of the class members submit claims, the minimum total fund is $269,513.
- For every additional valid claim above that number, Assa Abloy will increase the net fund by $1,588.45 per claimant up to a maximum of $395,000.
- The settlement caps each class member’s payment at $5,000. If the calculated amount exceeds $5,000 per person, the administrator will distribute the excess to the Legal Foundation of Washington.
How to claim a settlement payout
To receive a payment, class members must submit an online claim form or complete and return the claim form they received in their settlement notice.
Settlement administrator's mailing address: Shannon Spencer v. Assa Abloy Entrance Systems US Inc., et al., c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 26170, Santa Ana, CA 92799
Settlement administrator's email address: info@EPOASettlementAA.com
The deadline to file a claim is Dec. 4, 2026.
Required documentation
- Class members using the online claim form must supply the login ID and PIN they received in their settlement notice.
Payout options
The settlement administrator will mail checks to the address the class member provides on the claim. Class members deposit their funds within 180 days of issuance or the administrator will send them to the state of Washington as unclaimed property.
The settlement administrator classifies payments as non-wages/statutory damages. It will prepare a Form 1099 for each class member that reflects their settlement payment.
Settlement fund breakdown
The $269,513-$395,000 settlement fund includes:
- Settlement administration costs: Up to $12,500
- Attorneys' fees: Up to $116,525
- Attorneys' expenses: Up to $5,000
- Service award to class representative: Up to $10,000
- Payments to eligible class members: Remainder of the fund
Important dates
- Deadline to opt out: Dec. 4, 2026
- Deadline to file a claim: Dec. 4, 2026
- Final approval hearing: Feb. 5, 2027
When is the Assa Abloy Entrance Systems US settlement payout date?
The settlement administrator will issue payments to eligible class members after the court resolves any appeals and grants final approval of the settlement.
Why is there a class action settlement?
The class action lawsuit alleged Assa Abloy Entrance Systems US and related companies failed to include wage scales, salary ranges and benefits information in job postings for positions in Washington as required by state law (RCW 49.58.110).
The companies denied any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the uncertainty, risk and expense of further litigation.
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