Pacific Bag, TricorBraun $362,500 Job Applicant Settlement

Individuals who applied for a job with Pacific Bag or TricorBraun in Washington state between Jan. 1, 2023 and June 30, 2026, in which the job posting did not include the wage scale, salary range or a general description of benefits may be eligible to claim at ab estimated $1,666.28 minimum from a class action settlement.

Pacific Bag LLC and TricorBraun Inc. agreed to pay up to $362,500 to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging they failed to include required pay and benefits information in job postings for open positions in Washington.

Who can file a claim?

Class members must meet the following criteria:

• They applied for a job opening in the state of Washington with Pacific Bag or TricorBraun.
• They submitted the application between Jan. 1, 2023 and June 30, 2026.
• The job posting did not disclose the wage scale or salary range and/or a general description of benefits for the position.

How much are settlement payments?

Pro rata cash payment: Class members can submit a claim to receive a pro rata cash payment from the net settlement fund estimated at a minimum of $1,666.28. The settlement administrator will determine the final payment amount by the total number of claims filed.

How to claim a class action rebate

To receive a settlement payment, class members can file a claim online or complete the claim form included with their notice and mail or email it to the settlement administrator.

Settlement administrator’s mailing address: Shannon Spencer v. Pacific Bag LLC, et al., c/o Simpluris Inc., P.O. Box 26170, Santa Ana, CA 92799

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

Required claim information

To submit an online claim, class members must provide the login ID and PIN from the settlement notice they received.

Payout options

• Paper check mailed to the address provided

Settlement fund breakdown

The $362,500 settlement fund will include:

• Settlement administration costs: Up to $20,000
• Attorneys’ fees: $77,555.56
• Attorneys’ expenses and costs: Up to $5,000
• Service award to class representative: $20,000
• Payments to approved claimants: Remaining settlement funds

Important dates

• Deadline to request exclusion: Sept. 28, 2026
• Deadline to file a claim: Sept. 28, 2026
• Final approval hearing: Nov. 13, 2026

When is the Pacific Bag and TricorBraun job posting settlement payout date?

The settlement administrator will issue payments to approved claimants approximately 60 days after the court grants final approval of the settlement.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The class action lawsuit alleged Pacific Bag LLC and TricorBraun Inc. violated Washington law (RCW 49.58.110) by not including wage and benefits information in job postings.

The companies deny the allegations but agreed to settle to avoid the uncertainty cost of further litigation.

Sources

1. Class notice
2. Settlement website FAQ page
3. Settlement agreement