Former and current McDonald’s hourly employees in Oregon may be entitled to cash payments from a $3.55 million class action settlement involving unpaid short meal breaks.
This settlement resolves claims that certain McDonald’s franchise operators failed to properly pay employees for meal periods shorter than 30 minutes during six-hour shifts.
Why This Lawsuit Exists?
The lawsuit alleges that UTB Enterprises, Goldenband, LLC, Donald D. Armstrong, and Lori Armstrong—McDonald’s franchise operators—violated Oregon law by not paying hourly employees for short meal breaks.
Under Oregon law, meal periods under 30 minutes must be paid.
The defendants deny wrongdoing, but agreed to settle to resolve the claims.
Who Qualifies?
You may be part of this settlement if all of the following apply:
You worked as an hourly employee
At a McDonald’s franchise location operated by:
UTB Enterprises, LLC
Goldenband, LLC
Donald D. Armstrong
Lori Armstrong
Any time after March 8, 2014
You had a meal period shorter than 30 minutes during a six-hour shift
That short meal period was not paid
How Much Can You Get?
Your payment depends on how many eligible workweeks you worked during the class period.
0–10 eligible workweeks: $31.14
11 or more eligible workweeks: Up to $872.49
Payment amounts may vary based on the total number of valid claims submitted.
Your Options
| Your Choice | What It Means | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Submit a Claim | Receive a settlement payment | March 8, 2026 |
| Do Nothing | Receive $31.14 automatically | No action needed |
| Exclude Yourself (Opt Out) | No payment, keep your right to sue separately | January 7, 2026 |
| Object to the Settlement | Tell the court why you disagree | January 7, 2026 |
| Attend Final Hearing | Speak to the court about the settlement | March 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. |
How to File a Claim?
To receive more than the automatic $31.14, you must submit a claim form.
You’ll need to provide employment details, including:
Dates of employment
McDonald’s location(s) worked
Hours worked
Claims are submitted under penalty of perjury, so accuracy matters.
Claims Administrator:
South v. Armstrong – Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 5129
Portland, OR 97208-5129
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 833-419-0987
