If you applied for a job with a McDonald’s franchisee in Washington state, you could be eligible for an estimated $1,093 payment from a class action settlement.
The settlement involves KTC LLC, a McDonald’s franchise operator, and claims that certain Washington job postings failed to include wage scales or salary ranges as required by state law.
What happened?
The lawsuit alleged that KTC LLC violated the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (RCW 49.58.110) by posting job openings without including required pay range information.
According to the lawsuit, applicants who applied for jobs in Washington between Jan. 1, 2023, and March 13, 2025 may have seen postings that did not disclose salary or wage details.
Who is eligible?
You may be included in the settlement if:
- You applied for a job with KTC LLC (McDonald’s franchisee) in Washington state
- Your application was submitted between Jan. 1, 2023, and March 13, 2025
- The job posting did not include a wage scale or salary range
Eligible class members were identified using KTC LLC’s records.
How much money can you get?
Eligible class members may receive an estimated payment of $1,093.40.
The final amount may vary depending on:
- Court-approved fees and costs
- Settlement administration expenses
- The total number of participating class members
Payments will be issued as nonwage damages and interest (1099).
Your options
| Option | What It Means | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Do Nothing | If you received a notice by mail, you will automatically remain in the settlement and receive payment if approved. | No action required |
| Provide Mailing Address | If you only received an email notice, you must provide a valid mailing address to receive payment. | June 23, 2025 |
| Exclude Yourself | Remove yourself from the settlement and keep your right to sue separately. | June 23, 2025 |
| Object to the Settlement | Tell the court why you disagree with the settlement terms. | June 23, 2025 |
| Attend the Final Approval Hearing | Ask to speak at the hearing regarding the settlement. | Aug. 1, 2025 |
How to file a claim?
Most eligible class members do not need to file a claim form. If you received a notice by mail, you should automatically receive payment if:
- The settlement receives final approval
- You do not opt out
If you only received an email notice, you must provide your current mailing address to the settlement administrator by June 23, 2025. You can contact the settlement administrator at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 888-369-3780
Payments will be mailed as paper checks to the address on file.
Settlement Administrator:
Nyannor v. KTC LLC
c/o Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 26170
Santa Ana, CA 92799
Think you qualify? Don’t ignore the notice, especially if you only received it by email.
