Ready Pac Foods Settlement 2026, Payouts, Status, Eligibility
Ready Pac Foods, Ready Pac Produce, and OTS Solutions agreed to a $715,000 settlement over California wage-and-hour violations between September 8, 2022 and May 11, 2025. The settlement is preliminarily approved. No claim form is required — eligible hourly workers in California receive an automatic check by mail. The opt-out deadline is April 20, 2026, and the final hearing is July 17, 2026.
Key Dates at a Glance
| Event | Date |
| Class period | Sept. 8, 2022 – May 11, 2025 |
| Opt-out deadline | April 20, 2026 |
| Final approval hearing | July 17, 2026 |
| Checks mailed approximately | ~44 days after final approval |
| Estimated payment date | ~September 2026 |
Settlement Status
This settlement is preliminarily approved and currently pending final court approval. The settlement administrator will mail checks to eligible class members approximately 44 days after the court grants final approval and the settlement becomes final. No payment has been issued yet.
This settlement published on February 19, 2026, making it brand new. Many eligible workers may not yet know about it — especially those who have changed addresses since leaving Ready Pac.
Case Details
| Field | Detail |
| Case name | Wallace Carter, et al. v. Ready Pac Foods Inc., Ready Pac Produce Inc. and OTS Solutions LLC |
| Case number | 24PSCV00259 |
| Defendants | Ready Pac Foods Inc.; Ready Pac Produce Inc.; OTS Solutions LLC |
| Total settlement | $715,000 |
| Official settlement website | rpfotswageandhoursettlement.com |
| Administrator mailing address | RPF OTS Wage and Hour Class Action, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 26170, Santa Ana, CA 92799 |
What the Lawsuit Alleged
The class action lawsuit alleged Ready Pac Foods Inc., Ready Pac Produce Inc. and OTS Solutions LLC violated California labor laws by failing to pay overtime and double-time wages at the correct rate, not providing required meal and rest breaks, not paying premium wages for missed breaks, issuing inaccurate wage statements, not paying all wages due at separation and other related violations.
The companies denied all wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the cost and uncertainty of continued litigation.
Settlement Fund Breakdown
The $715,000 settlement fund covers: settlement administration costs of up to $28,973; attorneys’ fees of up to $250,250; attorneys’ expenses of up to $35,000; service awards to class representatives of up to $10,000 each ($30,000 total); PAGA penalties of $71,500 ($53,625 to the state and $17,875 to employees); and payments to eligible class members from the remainder of the fund, estimated at more than $300,000.
| Item | Amount |
| Gross settlement fund | $715,000 |
| Attorney fees (up to) | $250,250 |
| Attorney expenses (up to) | $35,000 |
| Administration costs (up to) | $28,973 |
| Class rep service awards (up to) | $30,000 |
| PAGA state portion | $53,625 |
| PAGA employee portion | $17,875 |
| Estimated net fund for class payments | ~$300,000+ |
How Payments Are Calculated
Payments are strictly workweek-based. There are no tiers based on the type of violation you experienced.
The settlement administrator will divide the net settlement amount by the total number of workweeks all participating class members worked. Each class member’s payment equals the net settlement amount divided by total class workweeks, multiplied by their individual workweeks worked.
For PAGA payments, the administrator divides the $17,875 allocated to aggrieved employees by the total number of PAGA pay periods all aggrieved employees worked. Each aggrieved employee’s PAGA payment equals $17,875 divided by total PAGA pay periods, multiplied by their individual pay periods.
Assumed per-workweek value for examples below: Net class fund of ~$300,000 ÷ estimated 15,000 total class workweeks = ~$20 per workweek. This is an illustrative assumption only. Actual value depends on total workweeks logged by all class members.
Payment Examples
High Scenario — Long Employment, Full Class Period
- Workweeks during class period: 130 (approximately 2.5 years, full-time)
- Per-workweek value: ~$20
- Class payment: 130 × $20 = ~$2,600
- Plus PAGA share (illustrative): ~$15
- Estimated total: ~$2,615
Mid Scenario — One Year of Employment
- Workweeks during class period: 52
- Per-workweek value: ~$20
- Class payment: 52 × $20 = ~$1,040
- Plus PAGA share (illustrative): ~$6
- Estimated total: ~$1,046
Low Scenario — Short-Term or Seasonal Worker
- Workweeks during class period: 8
- Per-workweek value: ~$20
- Class payment: 8 × $20 = ~$160
- Plus PAGA share (illustrative): ~$1
- Estimated total: ~$161
Disclosure: These figures are illustrative only. The actual per-workweek value depends on the final net fund amount and total workweeks worked by all participating class members. These are not guaranteed payment amounts.
Who Is Eligible
Class members must have worked in California as a nonexempt hourly employee for Ready Pac Foods Inc., Ready Pac Produce Inc., OTS Solutions LLC, or Eclipse Advantage LLC (if assigned to a Ready Pac location), and must have worked at least one day from Sept. 8, 2022, through May 11, 2025.
You are NOT eligible if you:
Are an OTS Solutions LLC or Eclipse Advantage LLC employee who was never assigned to a Ready Pac location, or are a California hourly employee who worked for Bonduelle Inc., Bonduelle USA Inc., Bonduelle US Holding Inc., Bonduelle Fresh Americas, Salad Time LLC, Missa Bay LLC, or Ready Pac Florence Partnership during the relevant period.
What You Need to Do
Class members do not need to file a claim to receive a payment. Class members will automatically receive a check by mail at their last known address.
The only actions you may need to take:
- Update your address if you have moved since working at Ready Pac. Contact the administrator at the mailing address above.
- Challenge your workweek count if you believe the number attributed to you is wrong. Class members who believe the number of workweeks or pay periods attributed to them is incorrect may submit pay stubs or other records to challenge the calculation.
- Opt out by April 20, 2026 if you want to preserve the right to sue the companies independently.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to file a claim form? No. Payments are automatic and mailed to your last known address. Update your address with the administrator if you have moved.
How much will I get? It depends on how many weeks you worked during the class period. Based on an estimated net class fund of ~$300,000, each workweek is worth approximately $20. A one-year employee could receive roughly $1,000; a two-year employee roughly $2,000.
What violations does this settlement cover? The settlement covers failure to pay overtime and double-time wages at the correct rate, missed meal and rest breaks, inaccurate wage statements, and failure to pay all wages due at separation.
Does this cover OTS Solutions or Eclipse Advantage workers? Yes, if you were assigned to a Ready Pac location. Workers from those companies who were never placed at a Ready Pac facility are excluded.
What is the PAGA payment? PAGA stands for California’s Private Attorneys General Act. The PAGA employee portion of $17,875 is divided among aggrieved employees based on the number of pay periods each worked during the PAGA period. It is separate from and in addition to your class payment.
When will I receive my check? Expect checks approximately 44 days after final court approval. If the July 17, 2026 hearing goes smoothly with no appeals, payments could arrive by September 2026.
Did Ready Pac admit wrongdoing? No. The companies denied all wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the cost and uncertainty of continued litigation.
What if I think my workweek count is wrong? Contact the administrator and submit pay stubs or employment records to dispute the count before the opt-out deadline.
Mandatory Disclaimer
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Settlement terms, eligibility, and payment amounts are subject to court approval and may change. For official information, refer to rpfotswageandhoursettlement.com or mail the settlement administrator at RPF OTS Wage and Hour Class Action, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 26170, Santa Ana, CA 92799.
Payment examples in this article use illustrative per-workweek values based on estimated net fund figures. Actual amounts will differ based on total class participation.
AllAboutLawyer.com is not affiliated with Ready Pac Foods, OTS Solutions, or the settlement administrator.
Last Updated: February 21, 2026
Sources: rpfotswageandhoursettlement.com (class notice, settlement agreement, FAQs, important dates); ClaimDepot.com (February 21, 2026); Case No. 24PSCV00259.
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