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Employment seekers who applied for a job with Trane U.S. Inc., Trane Technologies Co. LLC, Trane Technologies Life Sciences LLC or Trane Technologies Manufacturing LLC in Washington state between Jan. 1, 2023, and July 26, 2025, and the job posting did not include wage or benefit information may be eligible to claim an estimated $1,173.55 from a class action settlement.
Trane U.S. and its related companies agreed to pay $486,000 to settle a class action lawsuit alleging their job postings for positions in Washington state failed to disclose wage scales, salary ranges and benefit information as required by state law.
Who are the class members?
Class members must meet all of the following criteria:
- They applied for a job with Trane U.S., Trane Technologies Co. LLC, Trane Technologies Life Sciences LLC or Trane Technologies Manufacturing LLC.
- They applied for a position in Washington state.
- They submitted their application between Jan. 1, 2023, and July 26, 2025.
- The job posting lacked information about wage scale, salary range and a general description of benefits or other compensation.
The settlement administrator used Trane's records to identify class members. Individuals who received a notice about this settlement are eligible to participate.
How much can class members get?
Each eligible class member will receive an equal share of the settlement fund after deductions for administration fees, attorneys’ fees, litigation costs and a service award to the plaintiff. The exact amount each class member receives also depend on the number of eligible participants. The estimated payment per class member is $1,173.55.
No action needed to receive compensation
Class members do not need to file a claim to receive a payment. The settlement administrator already has information for eligible class members. However, class members must ensure the settlement administrator has their current mailing address and preferred payment method.
Class members can update their address or select an electronic payment option by using the online address update/payment selection form. They can also print and complete the PDF address update form and mail it to the settlement administrator.
Settlement administrator's mailing address: Shannon Spencer v. Trane U.S. Inc., et al., c/o Simpluris Inc., P.O. Box 26170, Santa Ana, CA 92799
The deadline to submit an address update and/or payment selection is Jan. 5, 2027.
Required claim information
The settlement administrator already has the information needed to determine eligibility. Class members do not need to provide additional proof or documentation to receive their payment.
Class members submitting an online address update or payment selection form must provide the LoginID and PIN they received in their settlement notice.
Payout options
- Electronic payment (online claims only)
- Physical check mailed to the address on file
Settlement fund breakdown
The $486,000 settlement fund includes:
- Settlement administrator's fee: Amount not specified
- Attorneys' fees: Up to $161,999.99
- Attorneys' expenses: Up to $5,000
- Service award to class representative: Up to $15,000
- Payments to eligible class members: Remainder of the fund
Important dates
- Deadline to update address or payment selection: Jan. 5, 2027
- Deadline to opt out: Jan. 5, 2027
- Final approval hearing: March 5, 2027
When is the Trane U.S. payout date?
The settlement administrator will distribute 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 class action lawsuit alleged Trane U.S. and related companies violated Washington law by posting job openings in Washington state without including required wage and benefit information.
The companies deny any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the costs and uncertainty of ongoing litigation.
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