Larson Motors $1.8M Wage and Hour Class Action Settlement

Employees who worked for Larson Motors Inc. in Washington state in a position paid on a piece work, commission or other productivity basis between June 23, 2020, and May 15, 2025, or in an hourly position between June 20, 2021, and May 15, 2025, may qualify to claim a cash payment from a class action settlement.

Larson Motors Inc. agreed to pay $1.8 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging violations of Washington wage and hour laws, specifically regarding the accrual and use of paid sick leave and provision of meal and rest periods.

Who can file a Larson Motors claim?

Class members must meet the following criteria:

• They were employed by Larson Motors Inc. in Washington state in a position paid on a piece work, commission or other productivity basis at any time from June 23, 2020, through May 15, 2025 (Class A).
• They were employed by Larson Motors Inc. in Washington state in a position paid on an hourly basis at any time from June 20, 2021, through May 15, 2025 (Class B).

How much can class members get?

The total settlement fund is $1,800,000. Of this, approximately $1,105,000 is allocated for payments to class members who submit valid claims. Each eligible class member will receive at least $100 as a minimum settlement award. The remainder of the class fund will be distributed pro rata based on each class member’s total W2 wages during the class period.

Payments will be split for tax purposes:

• 50% as wages (subject to withholding and reported on IRS Form W-2)
• 50% as non-wages (penalties, interest, etc. and reported on IRS Form 1099-MISC)

How to claim a class action rebate

Class members can file a claim online using the online claim form or download, print and complete the PDF claim form (Page 21) and mail it to the settlement administrator. The claim deadline is Aug. 29, 2025.

Settlement administrator's mailing address: Jones v. Larson Motors Inc. c/o CPT Group Inc., 50 Corporate Park, Irvine, CA 92606

Is proof and documentation required to submit a claim?

To file an online claim, class members must provide their CPT ID and passcode located on the upper right-hand corner of the settlement notice mailed or emailed to them.

The settlement administrator may request supplemental information if needed, but no proactive documentation is required with the initial claim form.

Payout options

Payments will be issued by paper check.

$1.8 million wage and hour settlement fund breakdown

The $1,800,000 settlement fund includes:

• Settlement administration costs: Up to $35,000
• Attorneys' fees: Up to $540,000
• Attorneys' expenses: Up to $20,000
• Service awards to class representatives: $10,000 each for four representatives ($40,000 total)
• Employer-side payroll taxes: Up to $60,000
• Payments to eligible class members: Up to $1,105,000

Important dates

• Claim deadline: Aug. 29, 2025
• Opt-out deadline: Aug. 29, 2025
• Final fairness approval hearing: Sept. 26, 2025

When is the Jones v. Larson Motors Inc. payout date?

Payments are expected to be mailed within approximately 15-20 days after the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The class action lawsuit alleges Larson Motors Inc. failed to properly accrue and allow the use of paid sick leave and did not provide meal and rest periods in compliance with Washington law.

Larson Motors Inc. denies any wrongdoing. The parties agreed to settle to avoid the risks and costs of further litigation and to provide compensation to affected employees.

Sources

1. Settlement agreement