Cosco Fire Protection Washington Job Posting Settlement

Job seekers who applied for a position with Cosco Fire Protection Inc. in Washington state between Jan. 1, 2023, and July 26, 2025, may be eligible to receive an estimated $1,264.46 from a class action settlement.

Cosco Fire Protection Inc. agreed to pay $332,000 to settle a class action lawsuit. The lawsuit alleged the company failed to disclose the wage scale or salary range and/or a general description of benefits in job postings for open positions in Washington in violation of state law.

Who are the class members?

Class members must meet all of the following criteria:

• They applied for a job with Cosco Fire Protection Inc. in Washington state.
• They submitted their application between Jan. 1, 2023, and July 26, 2025.
• The applied to a job posting on Cosco Fire Protection Inc.'s website or through an authorized third-party recruiting channel, such as Indeed.com.
• The job posting did not disclose a wage scale or salary range to be provided to the hired applicant.

If an individual received a notice about this settlement, it means Cosco Fire Protection Inc.'s records show they are eligible.

How much is the Cosco Fire Protection payout?

The total settlement fund is $332,000. After deducting attorneys’ fees and costs, settlement administration costs and the service award for the class representative, the settlement administrator will divide the remaining amount equally among all class members.

The estimated payment for each class member is $1,264.46. The settlement administrator will report this amount as nonwage damages on a 1099 form.

No action needed to receive payment

Eligible class members do not need to file a claim to receive their payment. Those who do not exclude themselves will automatically receive their payment after the court finalizes the settlement.

Class members can update their address or select an electronic payment method online using the login ID and PIN provided in their personalized notice or by contacting the settlement administrator.

Settlement administrator's mailing address: Shannon Spencer v. Cosco Fire Protection Inc., c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 26170, Santa Ana, CA 92799

Settlement administrator's email address: info@EPOASettlementCFPI.com

Settlement administrator's phone number: 888-369-3780

$332,000 settlement fund breakdown

The $332,000 settlement fund will cover:

• Settlement administration costs: Up to $12,500
• Attorneys’ fees: $99,600
• Attorneys’ expenses: Up to $2,500
• Service award to class representative: $7,500
• Payments to eligible class members: Remainder of the fund

Important dates

• Opt-out deadline: Oct. 23, 2026
• Final approval hearing: Dec. 18, 2026

When is the Cosco Fire Protection Inc. settlement payout date?

The settlement administrator will issue payments to eligible class members after the court resolves any appeals and grants final approval to the settlement.

Why did this class action settlement happen?

The lawsuit alleged Cosco Fire Protection Inc. violated Washington’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act by failing to include wage scales or salary ranges and a general description of benefits in job postings for positions in Washington.

The company denied any wrongdoing or liability but agreed to settle to avoid the uncertainty, risks and costs of ongoing litigation.

Sources

1. Class notice
2. Settlement agreement
3. Settlement FAQ
4. Important dates