Shannon Spencer (“Plaintiff” or “Class Representative”), filed a lawsuit against AVI-SPL, LLC (“Defendant,” and collectively with Plaintiff, the “Parties”) on behalf of himself and a class of similarly situated applicants. The lawsuit, Spencer v. AVI-SPL, LLC, Case No. 25-2-21720-5 SEA, (the “Lawsuit”) is currently pending in King County Superior Court, before Judge Jason Poydras. Plaintiff claimed in the lawsuit that Defendant’s job postings for open positions in Washington did not disclose the wage scale or salary range being offered. Defendant disputes Plaintiff’s claims and contends it has not violated any law and Plaintiff’s claims are without merit.
The Parties to the Lawsuit have reached a proposed Class Action Settlement. The Proposed Class Action Settlement includes a payment by Defendant of $443,374.60 to $650,000.00, depending on how many Class Members submit a claim. On May 5, 2026, the Court issued an order preliminarily approving the Settlement and authorizing the Settlement Administrator, Simpluris, Inc. (“Settlement Administrator”), to issue this Notice and Claim Form. If you received notice of this Class Action Settlement, then the Defendant’s records indicate you are eligible to participate in the Class Action Settlement as a member of the Settlement Class. “Settlement Class Members” include “Plaintiff and all individuals who, from January 1, 2023, through the date of preliminary approval, applied for a job opening in the State of Washington with AVI-SPL, LLC, where the job posting did not disclose the wage scale or salary range and/or a general description of all benefits or other compensation to be offered for the position.
The Court still has to decide whether to approve the Settlement. No Settlement benefits or payments will be provided unless the Court approves the Settlement, and it becomes final.
Please read the information on this website carefully. Your legal rights are affected regardless of whether you act or do not act. For complete details, please see the Settlement Agreement, the terms of which control.
Your Legal Rights and Options in this Settlement | |
Submit a Claim Form | This is the only way you are eligible to receive a payment from this Settlement. The deadline to submit a Claim Form is August 17, 2026. You may submit your claim online here using the Notice ID and PIN provided to you in your personalized Notice. You may also send your Claim Form to the Settlement Administrator by mail or email. |
Exclude Yourself from the Settlement | If you request to be excluded, you will no longer be in the Settlement Class and will not receive a Settlement payment. This is the only option that allows you to keep any right to sue Defendant about the same legal claims in this Lawsuit. The deadline to request exclusion from the Settlement is August 17, 2026. |
Object to the Settlement | You may write to the Court explaining why you do not agree with the Settlement. You must not exclude yourself from the Settlement if you wish to object. The deadline to object is August 17, 2026. |
Attend the Final Approval Hearing | You may ask the Court for permission for you or your attorney to speak about your objection at the Final Approval Hearing. The Final Approval Hearing will be held before Judge Jason Poydras on September 25, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. To attend remotely via Zoom, you may use the following link: Zoom Link: https://kingcounty.zoom.us/j/86535235878 |
Do Nothing | If you do nothing, you will remain in the Settlement Class, but will forfeit the opportunity to receive any compensation and give up any right to sue Defendant, and certain parties related to Defendant, about the claims that have been or could have been asserted based on the facts alleged in this Lawsuit. |
Upcoming Important Dates
Claim Deadline
8/17/2026
Opt Out Deadline
8/17/2026
Objection Deadline
8/17/2026
Final Approval Hearing
9/25/2026 at 10:00 a.m.