Class Actions

Washington Wage-and-Hour Class Action Filed Against Property Management Company A new class action lawsuit highlights common wage-and-hour issues in the property management industry across Washington State. The lawsuit was filed by a former maintenance supervisor against Coast Property Management, alleging the company failed to properly pay hourly employees working at apartment communities throughout Washington. According to the complaint, property management employees—including maintenance staff and on-site workers—were regularly required to work through legally required meal and rest breaks due to chronic understaffing. The lawsuit further alleges that employees were not paid overtime even when they worked more than 40 hours per week, that wages were capped regardless of actual hours worked, and that paystubs failed to accurately reflect all time worked. The complaint also claims that employees were not fully paid their wages upon termination. The case seeks to proceed as a statewide class action on behalf of current and former non-exempt property management employees and requests unpaid wages, overtime, double damages, penalties, and attorneys’ fees under Washington wage laws.   1 – 2025.06.16 – Complaint

Matthew Wrightman has filed a proposed class action lawsuit against Aramark, alleging that the company routinely violated Washington wage-and-hour laws for hourly employees across the state. The complaint claims Aramark failed to provide legally required meal and rest breaks, did not pay required premium pay when those breaks were missed or interrupted, and failed to pay overtime when total compensable work time exceeded 40 hours in a week. It also alleges that Seattle-based workers were subjected to last-minute schedule changes and canceled shifts without the predictability pay required by Seattle’s Secure Scheduling Ordinance. The lawsuit seeks to represent all non-exempt Aramark employees in Washington (with a Seattle subclass), and requests unpaid wages, break premiums, overtime, statutory penalties, and double damages for alleged willful wage theft. 18 – Wrightman Amended Complaint

Higley v. Sportsman’s Warehouse, Superior Court of the State of Washington in and for King County, NO. 24-2-16440-5 KNT. About this Case: In this class action case, Kjersten Higley, on behalf of herself and similarly situated employees, alleges wage and hour violations by Sportsman’s Warehouse, Inc. The plaintiff claims the company systematically denied non-exempt employees meal and rest breaks, required them to work through these breaks to meet scheduling demands, and failed to properly compensate for overtime work exceeding 40 hours per week. Additionally, employees were required to use personal cell phones for work-related tasks without reimbursement, resulting in unlawful wage deductions. The case seeks recovery of unpaid wages, claiming Sportsman’s Warehouse violated several Washington state labor laws. Higley, a former cashier, asserts the company’s compensation practices willfully underpaid employees, leaving many earning below the state’s minimum wage, and requests class action status for over 40 affected employees. Case Status: This case is Pending in King County Superior Court with a trial date scheduled for July of 2025.

Plaintiff Donya Mannin, representing herself and other similarly affected employees, accuses Cambridge Management, Inc. of alleged violations of wage and hour laws. The lawsuit alleges that Cambridge Management engaged in wage and hour violations, including the failure to provide meal and rest breaks, failure to pay overtime for hours worked beyond 40 per week, and improper deductions from wages. The plaintiff, a former Community Manager, claims that Cambridge’s policies forced employees to work through breaks and failed to compensate them fairly. The class action seeks to represent all hourly-paid or non-exempt employees working for Cambridge in Washington over the past three years. The suit accuses Cambridge of violating various Washington State labor laws, including failing to pay minimum wages, overtime, and business expenses. The class is believed to include at least 40 current and former employees, and the case seeks to recover unpaid wages and damages.

Underwood v. Star Protection Agency, Superior Court of the State of Washington in and for King County, NO. 24-2-20175-1. About this Case: In the class action case filed in the Superior Court of Washington, plaintiff Dylan Underwood, on behalf of himself and similarly situated employees, alleges that Star Protection Agency, LLC engaged in wage and hour violations. The lawsuit claims that Star Protection Agency failed to provide legally mandated meal and rest breaks, did not compensate employees for using personal vehicles and cell phones for work, and did not pay overtime for hours worked beyond 40 hours per week. These unlawful policies allegedly affected non-exempt employees, such as security officers, across Washington State. The plaintiff seeks damages for unpaid wages and violations of Washington State labor laws. Case Status: This case is Pending in King County Superior Court with a trial date scheduled for  September of 2025.

In a class action lawsuit filed in Yakima County Superior Court, Ramiro Martinez, on behalf of himself and similarly situated employees, alleges that Comprehensive Health Care, a Washington-based non-profit, engaged in widespread wage and hour violations. The lawsuit claims that the organization systematically denied non-exempt employees, including case managers, nursing assistants, and other healthcare staff, required meal and rest breaks, forcing them to work through breaks to meet job demands. Additionally, the suit alleges that employees were not properly compensated for overtime, received inaccurate pay stubs, and were not paid the state-mandated minimum wage. The case seeks compensation for unpaid wages, penalties for missed breaks, and attorney’s fees, citing violations of Washington State labor laws. The suit contends that these practices were part of a willful and ongoing scheme that affected at least 40 current and former employees.

In a class action lawsuit filed in Skagit County Superior Court, Daniel Camby, a former mechanic at Janicki Industries, along with other non-exempt employees, accuses the company of wage and hour violations. The plaintiffs claim Janicki Industries, which operates in aerospace, defense, and other industries, systematically denied meal and rest breaks, failed to pay overtime, and engaged in unlawful pay practices. The class action seeks damages for unpaid wages, meal and rest break violations, and penalties under Washington labor laws. The plaintiffs aim to recover compensation for these violations and prevent further unlawful practices by Janicki Industries.

In this class action lawsuit, plaintiff Tamerra Howe, on behalf of all similarly situated employees, alleges that The Truss Company, LLC, a Washington-based manufacturer of wood trusses, engaged in widespread wage and hour violations. The lawsuit claims that the company failed to provide mandatory meal and rest breaks, required employees to use personal vehicles for work without compensation, and refused to pay overtime despite employees working more than 40 hours per week. These practices allegedly resulted in wages falling below the state minimum wage. The suit seeks damages for unpaid wages, overtime, and reimbursement for business expenses in violation of Washington state labor laws. The class consists of current and former hourly or non-exempt employees dating back three years from the filing of the complaint.

Dudley v. Honor Senior Care, Superior Court of the State of Washington in and for King County, NO. 24-2-08662-5 SEA. About this Case: In this class action lawsuit, plaintiff Ariana Dudley, on behalf of herself and similarly situated employees, accuses Honor Senior Care, doing business as Amada Senior Care, of multiple wage and hour violations. Honor Senior Care provides home care services in King, Pierce, and Cowlitz counties, employing non-exempt workers like Dudley. The complaint alleges that Honor Senior Care failed to provide required meal and rest breaks, underpaid workers for travel time at rates below the state minimum wage, and unlawfully deducted wages by requiring employees to use personal vehicles and cell phones for work without adequate reimbursement. Additionally, Honor Senior Care allegedly refused to pay overtime wages and issued inaccurate paystubs. The class seeks compensation for unpaid wages and damages under Washington state labor laws, with claims affecting at least 40 current and former employees. Case Status: This case is Pending in King County Superior Court with a trial date scheduled for  April of 2025.