Cintas Corporation $3 Million Job Posting Settlement

If you applied for a job opening in Washington with Cintas Corporation between January 1, 2023, and July 19, 2024, you may be eligible to claim approximately $1,373.26 from a class action settlement.

Cintas Corporation has agreed to pay up to $3,000,000 to settle a class action lawsuit for allegedly failing to disclose wage scales or salary ranges in their job postings.

Who are the class members?

You are eligible for the settlement if:

• You applied for a job opening in Washington with Cintas Corporation
• Your application was submitted between January 1, 2023, and July 19, 2024.
• The job posting you responded to did not disclose the wage scale or salary range for the position.

How much can class members get?

Class members who submit a valid claim form are eligible to receive an equal share of the settlement fund. The estimated payment for each class member is approximately $1,373.26. This amount may vary depending on the number of valid claims submitted.

The settlement fund is distributed equally among all eligible class members who submit timely claims. If the number of claims exceeds the available fund, the payments may be adjusted accordingly.

How to claim an award

To claim an award, you must submit a claim form by mail or online. You can file a claim online using your Unique ID and PIN provided in the notice. Alternatively, you can mail your completed claim form to:

Yount v. Cintas Corporation

P.O. Box 26170

Santa Ana, CA 92799

Ensure that your claim form is postmarked by November 4, 2024, to be considered valid.

Settlement fund breakdown

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

• Attorneys' fees, costs, and expenses amounting to $885,000
• A service award of $15,000 for the plaintiff
• Administration expenses (TBD)
• The remaining funds will be distributed to eligible class members

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: November 4, 2024
• Final Approval Hearing: December 13, 2024

When is the Yount v. Cintas Corporation payout date?

The next steps involve the final approval hearing on December 13, 2024. If the court approves the settlement, payments will be distributed to eligible class members who submitted valid claims.

Why was there a class action settlement?

The lawsuit was initiated because Cintas Corporation allegedly violated Washington law by not disclosing wage scales or salary ranges in their job postings. The settlement allows both parties to avoid the uncertainties and expenses of ongoing litigation, providing compensation to affected individuals sooner.