Goodsell/Wilkins $730,000 Race and Sex Harassment Settlement

Hispanics/Latinos or men who worked at Goodsell/Wilkins Inc. between August 2018 and Feb. 12, 2025, may be eligible to claim a cash payment from a settlement.

Goodsell/Wilkins Inc. agreed to pay $730,000 to settle a U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission lawsuit. The lawsuit alleged violations of federal employment laws, specifically Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, including claims of unlawful harassment, constructive discharge and retaliation based on race (Hispanic), national origin (Latino) and sex (male).

Who can file a claim?

Individuals may be eligible to participate in the settlement and receive a payment if they:

• Worked at Goodsell/Wilkins Inc. at any time from August 2018 through Feb. 12, 2025
• Are male and/or Hispanic/Latino
• Experienced harassment based on race, national origin or sex, constructive discharge and/or retaliation

The EEOC will determine eligibility based on the information class members provide in the claims questionnaire. The claims process is confidential, and the EEOC has sole discretion to determine who qualifies for an award and the amount each person receives.

How much can class members get?

The total settlement fund is $730,000. The EEOC will determine the amount each eligible class member receives based on the facts of each claim and the damages available under Title VII. The settlement does not specify a minimum or maximum award amount. The EEOC will also decide whether the payment is classified as wage or nonwage compensation.

The EEOC may redistribute any remaining funds after the initial distribution at its discretion.

How to claim a settlement payment

Eligible individuals can submit the online claim form or print an mail it to the settlement administrator. They do not need to include supporting documentation. The claim deadline is May 28, 2026.

Settlement administrator's mailing address: ILYM Group Inc., P.O. Box 2031, Tustin, CA 92781

Claimants should notify the settlement administrator if their contact information changes to ensure they receive all communications regarding their claim.

Required information

To submit an online claim form, class members must provide the ILYM ID and unique PIN from the settlement notice they received via mail or email.

Payout options

The settlement administrator will mail checks to eligible claimants

$730,000 settlement fund

The $730,000 settlement fund includes:

• Settlement administration costs: Amount not specified
• Attorneys' fees: Each party pays its own attorneys' costs and fees
• Payments to class members: The remainder of the fund

Important dates

• Settlement approval date: Feb. 12, 2025
• Claims questionnaire deadline: May 28, 2026

When is the Goodsell/Wilkins Inc. settlement payout date?

The EEOC will distribute payments to eligible claimants after it completes the claims process.

Why did this settlement happen?

The EEOC filed a lawsuit against Goodsell/Wilkins Inc. alleging it subjected employees to unlawful harassment, constructive discharge and retaliation based on their race (Hispanic), national origin (Latino) and sex (male).

The settlement resolves these claims without Goodsell/Wilkins Inc. admitting liability. The consent decree provides for both monetary compensation and requirements for the company to improve its employment practices, such as antidiscrimination training, policy updates and monitoring.

Sources

1. Settlement website
2. Consent decree