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Employment seekers in Washington state who applied for a position with Emerald City Pizza LLC between Jan. 1, 2023, and Sept. 2, 2026, may qualify to receive an estimated $1,107.44 from a class action settlement.
Emerald City Pizza agreed to pay $376,000 to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it failed to include required pay and benefits details in job postings for positions in Washington state as mandated by Washington’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act. There are approximately 188 individuals included in the class.
Who are the class members?
Class members are individuals who applied for a job with Emerald City Pizza in Washington state between Jan. 1, 2023, and Sept. 2, 2026, in which the job posting for the position did not include the wage scale, salary range or a general description of benefits and other compensation.
If an individual received a notice about this settlement, it means Emerald City Pizza's records show they are eligible for the settlement.
How much is the Emerald City Pizza payout?
The total settlement fund is $376,000. After deducting attorneys' fees and costs, settlement administration costs and the service award to the class representative, the settlement administrator will divide the remaining amount equally among all class members.
The estimated payment for each class member is $1,107.44. The settlement administrator will report this amount as nonwage damages on a 1099 form.
No action needed to receive payment
Class members do not need to file a claim to receive payment. Those who do not exclude themselves will automatically receive their payment after the court finalizes the settlement.
Class members can update their address and/or choose an electronic payment method online using the login ID and PIN provided in their personalized notice. They can also update their address by printing and completing the PDF form and mailing it to the settlement administrator. Class members who do not elect a payment method will automatically receive payment by physical check.
Settlement administrator's address: Okyeremah Nyannor v. Emerald City Pizza LLC, c/o Simpluris Inc., P.O. Box 26170, Santa Ana, CA 92799
The deadline to submit an address change or payment selection is Nov. 23, 2026.
Payout options
- Paper check mailed to the address on file
- Digital payment (if selected online)
Settlement fund breakdown
The $376,000 settlement fund includes:
- Settlement administrator's fees: Up to $25,000
- Attorneys' fees: Up to $112,800
- Attorneys' expenses: Up to $5,000
- Service award to class representative: Up to $25,000
- Payments to eligible class members: Remainder of the settlement fund
Important dates
- Deadline to opt out: Nov. 23, 2026
- Deadline to submit an address change and /or payment method: Nov. 23, 2026
- Final approval hearing: Jan. 29, 2027
When is the Emerald City Pizza 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 did this class action settlement happen?
The lawsuit alleged Emerald City Pizza violated the pay transparency provision of the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act by failing to include pay and benefits information in job postings for positions in Washington state.
The defendant denied any wrongdoing or liability but agreed to settle to avoid the expense and uncertainty of further litigation.
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