Goodfellow Bros. $2M Job Posting Pay-Transparency Settlement, Applied for a Job in Washington? Here Is How to Get Your Payment Before June 11

The Goodfellow Bros. settlement is an employment class action where current and former job applicants who applied for Washington positions between January 1, 2023, and April 2, 2026, are entitled to an equal share of a $2,000,000 settlement fund — with no claim form required. Defendants Goodfellow Civil Corp. and seven related Goodfellow entities agreed to the settlement to resolve allegations that their Washington job postings failed to disclose wage scales or salary ranges as required by the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (EPOA), RCW 49.58.110. The companies deny all wrongdoing. If you received a notice from Simpluris, your payment will arrive by mail — but only if the administrator has your current address.

Quick Facts: Goodfellow Bros. Job Posting Settlement

Field	Detail
Settlement Amount	$2,000,000 (Common Fund — EPLI insurance policy limit)
Claim Deadline	No claim form required — payment is automatic for all who do not opt out
Opt-Out / Objection Deadline	June 11, 2026
Who Qualifies	Anyone who applied for a job opening in Washington with any Goodfellow entity between January 1, 2023, and April 2, 2026, via a posting that did not disclose the wage scale or salary range
Payout Per Person	Equal share of the Class Fund — approximately 990 class members; exact amount depends on court-approved deductions
Proof Required	None — Defendants’ records identify class members
Settlement Status	Preliminarily approved — claims in notice period
Administrator	Simpluris, Inc., P.O. Box 26170, Santa Ana, CA 92799
Official Website	epoasettlementgfc.com
Last Updated	May 15, 2026

Current Status and What Happens Next

• The settlement has received preliminary approval from King County Superior Court. Simpluris mailed and emailed notice packets to the approximately 990 class members, each showing their estimated individual payment amount.
• No claim form is needed. If you do not opt out by June 11, 2026, you will automatically receive a check in the mail — but only if the administrator has your correct address. Confirm or update your address immediately.
• The Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for August 21, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. before Judge John McHale in King County Superior Court. Payments will be distributed after the court grants final approval and any appeal period expires.

What Is the Goodfellow Bros. Lawsuit About? Quito v. Goodfellow Civil Corp. et al., No. 25-2-15363-1 KNT

When Washington updated its Equal Pay and Opportunities Act in January 2023, it required employers with 15 or more employees to include a wage scale or salary range — plus a general description of benefits and other compensation — in every job posting for Washington positions. The purpose was simple: job seekers deserve to know what a job pays before they spend time applying for it.

Plaintiff Anthony Quito filed this lawsuit on May 22, 2025, alleging that the Goodfellow entities posted Washington job openings without that required pay information, leaving applicants in the dark about compensation. Under RCW 49.58.110, every person who applies to a non-compliant posting has standing to seek statutory damages — a standard the Washington Supreme Court confirmed in a September 2025 ruling. The case was filed in King County Superior Court in Seattle, and the parties reached a settlement through arm’s-length negotiations without proceeding to trial.

The $2,000,000 Common Fund is being paid entirely by Goodfellow’s EPLI insurance carrier, Traveler’s Bond & Specialty Insurance. Goodfellow’s own financial situation is a stated factor in the settlement — the defendants’ policy limit is the Common Fund ceiling. This is a unique aspect of this case: the payout comes from insurance, not directly from the company’s operating accounts. For more context on how Washington employment class actions work, our article on the Proliance Surgeons $4.45M data breach settlement also walked through a King County Superior Court settlement process step by step.

Are You Part of the Goodfellow Bros. Settlement?

The settlement class is defined precisely, and Defendants’ own records identify who is in. Here is how to know if your payment is coming.

You are part of this settlement if you:

• Applied for a job opening in the State of Washington with any of the following entities between January 1, 2023, and April 2, 2026: Goodfellow Civil Corp.; Goodfellow Construction, Inc.; Goodfellow Bros. Constructors, LLC; Goodfellow Bros. Guam, LLC; Goodfellow Bros. LLC; Goodfellow Equipment, LLC; Goodfellowbros. Palau, Inc.; or Blasting Technology, Inc.
• The job posting you responded to did not disclose a wage scale or salary range and/or a general description of benefits
• You received a notice packet from Simpluris by mail or email — your estimated payment amount is printed on it

You are likely NOT included if you:

• Applied for a Washington position outside the January 1, 2023 – April 2, 2026 window
• Applied for a job posting that did correctly include salary or wage information
• Are a current officer, director, or employee named in the settlement exclusions

If you believe you should be in the class but did not receive a notice, contact Simpluris directly at (833) 386-6525 or [email protected].

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How Much Will You Get from the Goodfellow Bros. Settlement?

Every qualifying class member receives an equal share of the Class Fund. The Class Fund is the $2,000,000 Common Fund after the court approves deductions for: attorneys’ fees of up to $666,666.67 (one-third of the fund); costs and expenses of up to $5,000; a $25,000 service award to named plaintiff Anthony Quito; and Simpluris’s administration costs of up to $25,000.

Working through those numbers: if the court approves all requested deductions at maximum amounts, the Class Fund available for the approximately 990 class members would be approximately $1,278,333 — or roughly $1,291 per person before any withholding. Your exact estimated amount is stated in your individual Notice Packet from Simpluris.

Important on taxes: Payments are characterized as non-wage damages and will be reported on a 1099 — not a W-2. No automatic payroll tax withholding applies, but the income may still be taxable. To avoid any backup withholding being deducted before payment, you should complete and return the IRS Form W-9 that accompanied your notice. Settlement checks expire and become void 180 days after issuance — deposit yours promptly.

This is a notably larger per-person payout than many employment class actions. For comparison, our coverage of the Store Space Self Storage $360,000 overtime settlement shows how per-person amounts in employment cases vary significantly based on class size and the total fund.

What Should You Do Right Now?

You do not need to file a claim. Your payment comes automatically unless you opt out. Here is your action list:

Step 1 — Confirm your mailing address with Simpluris immediately. If the administrator doesn’t have your current address, your check won’t reach you. Submit the Address Form that accompanied your notice by mail or email, or contact Simpluris at (833) 386-6525 or [email protected].

Step 2 — Submit your IRS Form W-9 (enclosed with your notice) to avoid backup withholding on your payment. This is optional but strongly recommended.

Step 3 — Decide whether to opt out or object by June 11, 2026. If you want to preserve the right to sue the Goodfellow entities individually for these claims, you must opt out in writing postmarked by June 11, 2026. If you want to object to the settlement terms, file your written objection with King County Superior Court by the same date.

Step 4 — Do nothing else. If you take no action and the court approves the settlement on August 21, 2026, your check will be mailed after the approval becomes final.

Step 5 — Cash your check promptly once it arrives. Settlement checks expire 180 days after issuance. Uncashed checks will not be reissued — unclaimed funds go to the State of Washington under the unclaimed property law.

Goodfellow Bros. Settlement Timeline

Milestone	Date
Lawsuit Filed	May 22, 2025
Settlement Agreement Signed	January 7, 2026
Class Period Ends (Preliminary Approval)	April 2, 2026
Notice Packets Mailed / Emailed	TBD — within 14 days of receiving Class List from defendants
Opt-Out / Objection Deadline	June 11, 2026
Final Approval Hearing	August 21, 2026, 9:00 a.m., King County Superior Court
Final Approval Order	TBD — at or after August 21, 2026
Payments Distributed	Within 14 days of funding date (30 days after Effective Date)
Check Cashing Deadline	180 days after check issuance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there really a class action settlement against Goodfellow Bros. over job postings?

Yes. Quito v. Goodfellow Civil Corp. et al., Case No. 25-2-15363-1 KNT, is a class action pending in King County Superior Court in Seattle, Washington, before Judge John McHale. The settlement was signed January 7, 2026, and has received preliminary court approval. The official settlement website is epoasettlementgfc.com.

Do I need to do anything to receive my payment?

You only need to confirm your mailing address with Simpluris. No claim form is required. If the administrator has your current address and you do not opt out, your check will be mailed automatically after the court grants final approval.

When will I receive my Goodfellow settlement payment?

Payments will be sent within 14 days of the funding date, which is 30 days after the Effective Date — which itself is 31 days after the Final Approval Order (assuming no appeals). The Final Approval Hearing is August 21, 2026. If all goes smoothly with no appeals, expect checks in late 2026.

Can I sue Goodfellow Bros. separately instead of participating?

Yes, but you must opt out in writing postmarked no later than June 11, 2026. Mail your exclusion request to: Quito v. Goodfellow Civil Corp. et al., Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 26170, Santa Ana, CA 92799. If you opt out, you receive no payment but preserve your individual claims.

What is the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act?

The Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (EPOA), RCW 49.58.110, requires all Washington employers with 15 or more employees to include a wage scale or salary range — and a description of benefits and other compensation — in every job posting for Washington positions, effective January 1, 2023. Violations can result in statutory damages of $100 to $5,000 per violation per applicant. The Washington Supreme Court confirmed in September 2025 that any person who applies to a non-compliant posting has standing to seek damages.

Will my settlement payment be taxable?

Possibly. Your payment is characterized as non-wage damages and will be reported on IRS Form 1099-MISC. No automatic income tax withholding applies, but the payment may still constitute taxable income. Submit the enclosed W-9 to avoid backup withholding. Consult a tax professional for advice specific to your situation.

What happens if I do nothing at all?

If you do nothing and the court approves the settlement, you automatically remain in the class, receive your payment by mail, and release your EPOA claims against the Goodfellow entities for the covered period. The only risk of doing nothing is if Simpluris has an outdated address — in that case, your check may be undeliverable and eventually turned over to the State of Washington as unclaimed property.

Sources & References

• Settlement Agreement: cw.simpluris.com/docs/public/downloads/GQO/SETTLEMENT_AGREEMENT
• Official Settlement Website: epoasettlementgfc.com
• Court: King County Superior Court, Case No. 25-2-15363-1 KNT, Judge John McHale
• Washington Department of Labor & Industries — Equal Pay and Opportunities Act: lni.wa.gov

Prepared by the AllAboutLawyer.com Editorial Team and reviewed for factual accuracy against the official Settlement Agreement, settlement website at epoasettlementgfc.com, and court records in Quito v. Goodfellow Civil Corp. et al., Case No. 25-2-15363-1 KNT, on May 15, 2026. Last Updated: May 15, 2026

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Legal claims and outcomes depend on specific facts and applicable law. For advice regarding a particular situation, consult a qualified attorney.