AMF Bowling Centers $3.18M Salary Ranges Settlement

If you applied for a job opening in Washington with AMF Bowling Centers, Inc. between January 1, 2023, and July 25, 2024, you may be eligible to claim at least $1,384.84 from a class action settlement.

AMF Bowling Centers, Inc. has agreed to pay up to $3,180,000 to settle a class action lawsuit for allegedly failing to disclose wage scales or salary ranges in their job postings, in violation of Washington law.

Who are the class members?

To be a class member eligible for compensation:

• You applied for a job with AMF Bowling Centers, Inc. in Washington.
• Your application was submitted between January 1, 2023, and July 25, 2024.
• The job posting did not disclose the wage scale or salary range.

How much can class members get?

Class members who submit a valid claim form are eligible for an equal share of the settlement fund. The estimated payment is at least $1,384.84 per class member.

The settlement fund is subject to a net settlement fund calculation. If the number of participating class members is less than or equal to 30% of the total class, the minimum settlement fund of $1,638,670 will be used. For each additional participating class member, the fund increases by $1,384.84, up to a maximum of $3,180,000.

How to claim an award

To claim an award, you must complete the claim form and submit it by mail or file a claim online. Ensure your claim form is postmarked by November 11, 2024.

$3,180,000 Settlement Fund

The settlement fund of $3,180,000 will cover:

• Attorneys' Fees: $938,100
• Service Award for Plaintiff: $15,000
• Settlement Administration Costs: Up to $25,000

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: November 11, 2024
• Final Approval Hearing: December 16, 2024

When is the AMF Bowling Centers, Inc. payout date?

The court will hold a final approval hearing on December 16, 2024, to determine if the settlement is fair and reasonable. If approved, payments will be distributed to eligible class members.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The lawsuit alleges that AMF Bowling Centers, Inc. violated Washington law by failing to include wage scales or salary ranges in job postings. The settlement avoids the uncertainty and expense of litigation, providing compensation to affected applicants.