Applicant for employment, Katherine Wright, filed a lawsuit against Defendant Wesco Distribution, Inc. (“Defendant”) on behalf of herself and a class of allegedly similarly situated applicants. The lawsuit, Wright v. Wesco Distribution, Inc. (the “Lawsuit”) is currently pending in King County Superior Court as Case No. 24-2-21041-5 SEA, Ms. Wright (the “Plaintiff”) claimed in the lawsuit that Defendant’s job postings for open positions in Washington did not disclose the wage scale or salary range and/or general description of all of the benefits and other compensation being offered in violation of Washington law. Defendant disputes Plaintiff’s claims and contends it has not violated any law and that Plaintiff’s claims are without merit.
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. You 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. The deadline to submit a Claim Form is June 24, 2025. |
EXCLUDE YOURSELF FROM THE SETTLEMENT | If you request to be excluded, you will no longer be in the Settlement Class and will not be eligible to 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 June 24, 2025. |
OBJECT TO THE SETTLEMENT | 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. If you do not exclude yourself from the settlement, you 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. The deadline to object is June 24, 2025. |
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 on August 1, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. |
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
6/24/2025
Opt Out Deadline
6/24/2025
Objection Deadline
6/24/2025
Final Approval Hearing
8/1/2025 at 11:00 a.m.