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Nonexempt hourly employees who worked for Nature’s Path Foods USA Inc. in Washington state between March 31, 2022, and March 31, 2026, may be eligible to receive a cash payment from a class action settlement.
Nature’s Path Foods USA Inc. agreed to pay $1.395 million to resolve a lawsuit alleging it failed to properly compensate employees for missed and noncompliant meal and rest periods in violation of Washington state law.
Who are the class members?
The class includes all current and former nonexempt (hourly) employees of Nature’s Path Foods USA Inc. who worked in the state of Washington at any time between March 31, 2022, and March 31, 2026.
How much can class members get?
The total settlement fund is $1,395,000. After deductions for attorneys’ fees, litigation costs, the class representative’s service award and settlement administration expenses, the settlement administrator will distribute the remaining amount to class members.
Each class member’s payment is based on their share of total W-2 wages earned during the class period compared to the total earnings of all class members. The more they earned as an hourly employee during the class period, the larger their share of the settlement.
The settlement administrator will split each payment as 40% wages (reported on a W-2) and 60% damages, penalties and interest (reported on a 1099).
No claim form required
Class members do not need to file a claim to receive payment. Eligible class members who do not opt out will automatically receive a check after the court approves the settlement.
Those whose address or phone number has changed or who did not receive a notice should contact the settlement administrator to update their information.
- Settlement administrator’s mailing address: Rick Weidkamp v. Nature’s Path Foods USA Inc., c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 26170, Santa Ana, CA 92799
- Settlement administrator's phone number: 888-369-3780
- Settlement administrator's email: info@SettlementNPFU.com
Class members who wish to exclude themselves from the settlement must send a written request including their full name, address, a statement requesting exclusion and their signature to the settlement administrator at the address above. They must postmark the request by July 13, 2026,
Payout options
The settlement administrator will mail checks to the address on file with the settlement administrator. Class members must cash their checks within 120 days of issuance.
$1.395 million settlement fund breakdown
The $1,395,000 settlement fund covers:
- Settlement administration costs: $25,000 (estimated)
- Attorneys’ fees: $465,000
- Attorneys’ expenses: $15,000
- Service award to class representative: $25,000
- Payments to eligible class members: $865,000 (estimated)
Important dates
- Opt-out deadline: July 13, 2026
- Final approval hearing: Aug. 7, 2026
When is the Weidkamp v. Nature’s Path Foods USA payout date?
The settlement administrator will mail checks 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 Nature’s Path Foods USA Inc. violated Washington law by failing to properly pay nonexempt hourly employees for missed and noncompliant meal and rest periods.
The company denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the risks, costs and delays of continued litigation.
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