If you worked for Ecoshield in Washington and signed restrictive employment agreements, you may be getting a payment automatically from a $924,000 class action settlement.
The case centers on allegations that Ecoshield required employees to agree to restrictive employment covenants that may have violated Washington law.
Why this lawsuit exists?
The lawsuit claimed that The Shield Co Management, LLC d/b/a Ecoshield Management Co. LLC required certain workers to agree to restrictive employment covenants that allegedly violated Washington law.
According to the lawsuit, the policies may have:
- Restricted employees through noncompetition agreements
- Limited workers’ ability to take secondary jobs or “moonlight”
Ecoshield denied wrongdoing but agreed to settle the case to avoid continued litigation costs and risks. The court has not ruled that Ecoshield violated the law.
Who qualifies??
You may be included in the settlement if:
- You worked for The Shield Cos. Management LLC / Ecoshield Management Co. LLC
- You worked in Washington state
- You earned less than twice the applicable Washington minimum hourly wage
- You worked there at any time between March 14, 2021 and March 10, 2026
The settlement administrator identified approximately 462 eligible class members using company records.
How much can you get?
Eligible class members are expected to receive approximately $1,225.11 per person.
Payments will be split equally among participating class members from the net settlement fund.
Important payment details:
- No claim form is required
- Payments are classified as nonwage damages
- Payments will be reported on a 1099 tax form
The total settlement fund is $924,000.
Your options
| Option | What Happens | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Do Nothing | Stay in the settlement and receive payment automatically | None listed |
| Update Your Address | Ensure your payment reaches you | Recommended ASAP |
| Exclude Yourself | Keep your right to sue separately, but receive no payment | May 26, 2026 |
| Object to the Settlement | Tell the court why you disagree | May 26, 2026 |
| Attend Final Hearing | Ask to speak at the hearing | July 24, 2026 |
How to file a claim?
The settlement administrator will automatically send payments to eligible class members.
Payment options:
- Mailed check
- Electronic payment via PayPal or Venmo (if requested or if no valid mailing address is available)
- Checks and electronic payments must be cashed or claimed within 180 days.
If funds go unclaimed:
- 50% goes to the Washington unclaimed property fund
- 50% goes to the Legal Foundation of Washington
You do not need to file a claim form. But you should:
- Confirm your mailing address is current
- Contact the settlement administrator if your information changed since working for Ecoshield
Settlement Administrator Contact Information
Simpluris Inc.
P.O. Box 26170
Santa Ana, CA 92799
Phone: 888-369-3780
Email: [email protected]
