Saint-Gobain Adfors Washington Job Applicant Settlement: Check If You Qualify — Kyle Mitchell v. Saint-Gobain Adfors America, Inc., et al., No. 24-2-26966-5 SEA

There’s roughly $1,271.91 waiting for you — no claim form needed — if you applied for a Washington job with Saint-Gobain Adfors or one of its sister companies between January 1, 2023, and July 26, 2025, and the job posting didn’t list a pay range. Saint-Gobain agreed to pay $1.628 million to settle claims that its job postings violated Washington’s pay transparency law. Unless you opt out, that check is coming to you automatically — but if you want to switch to a digital payment or update your mailing address, do it by October 8, 2026.

Saint-Gobain Adfors Washington Job Applicant Settlement — Key Facts

Settlement Amount	$1,628,000.00 total
Claim Deadline	No claim form required — payment is automatic. Deadline to confirm your mailing address or choose a digital payment option: October 8, 2026
Who Qualifies	Anyone who applied for a job opening in Washington with Saint-Gobain Adfors America, Inc. or its named affiliates between January 1, 2023, and July 26, 2025, where the posting didn’t disclose a wage scale/salary range and a general benefits description
Estimated Payout	$1,271.91 per Settlement Class Member (per the official settlement notice)
Proof Required (Yes/No)	No — you’re automatically included if Defendants’ records show you applied; nothing to submit unless you want a digital payment or need to update your address
Settlement Status	Preliminarily approved August 10, 2026; awaiting final approval
Court & Case Number	King County Superior Court, Washington — No. 24-2-26966-5 SEA
Law Alleged	Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (EPOA), pay transparency provision, RCW 49.58.110
Administrator	Simpluris, Inc.
Official Claim Site	epoasettlementsgaai.com/form/claim
Last Updated	September 12, 2026

Who Is Saint-Gobain Adfors and Why Are They Being Sued Over Job Postings?

Saint-Gobain Adfors America is one of several U.S. entities under the Saint-Gobain umbrella — alongside Saint-Gobain Abrasives, Saint-Gobain Ceramics & Plastics, Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Saint-Gobain Shared Services, Vetrotech Saint-Gobain North America, and CertainTeed Gypsum Manufacturing — all named as defendants here. Washington’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act requires any employer hiring in the state to publish a wage scale or salary range and a general benefits description in every job posting. The lawsuit claims these Saint-Gobain entities posted Washington openings without that information, which is exactly the disclosure the law was written to force.

What Did Saint-Gobain Do to Job Applicants Between 2023 and 2025?

Kyle Mitchell applied for a job with Saint-Gobain Adfors and sued when the posting didn’t include a pay range or benefits description, as Washington law has required since January 1, 2023. He’s not alone in bringing this kind of case — roughly 40 similar lawsuits have hit companies like Adidas, Home Depot, Marriott, Domino’s, and Qdoba since the law took effect, because Washington’s statute allows applicants to recover actual damages or $5,000 per violation, whichever is greater, plus attorneys’ fees. That combination made noncompliant postings expensive fast.

Here’s a detail worth knowing: this settlement’s class period ends July 26, 2025 — the day before Washington’s law was amended to give employers a five-business-day grace period to fix a noncompliant posting before facing a lawsuit. Anyone who applied after that grace period took effect faces a different legal landscape than the one covered by this case.

Saint-Gobain denies it did anything wrong and says it can’t be held liable for the claims in the lawsuit. The settlement resolves the case without any finding that the law was violated.

Who Qualifies for the Saint-Gobain Adfors Washington Settlement?

Here’s exactly how to know if this case includes you.

• Anyone who submitted a job application for a Washington opening with any of the named Saint-Gobain entities
• Applications submitted between January 1, 2023, and July 26, 2025
• Postings that didn’t disclose a wage scale or salary range and a general description of benefits or other compensation

If you’re not sure you’re covered, you can check your own application records or call the settlement administrator directly — if Saint-Gobain’s records show you applied during that window to a noncompliant posting, you’re already in the class and don’t need to do anything to receive your payment.

Saint-Gobain Applicants Outside Washington — Are You Still Covered?

No — this settlement is specific to job openings located in Washington state. If you applied to a Saint-Gobain posting for a position based in another state, this case doesn’t cover you, even if you personally live in Washington.

Not sure if you qualify for the Saint-Gobain Adfors Washington settlement? A free consultation with an employment attorney can help, especially if you’re weighing whether to opt out and pursue your own claim for the $5,000 statutory damages the law allows.

How Much Can Saint-Gobain Adfors Settlement Class Members Get? $1,271.91 Per Person

Unlike settlements that pay based on documented losses, this one splits the Class Fund equally: every Settlement Class Member who doesn’t opt out gets the same amount, currently estimated at $1,271.91. That number comes out of the $1,628,000 total after Class Counsel’s requested $542,666.66 in attorneys’ fees, $5,000 in costs, and a $20,000 service award to Kyle Mitchell are deducted — those come off the top and don’t reduce your individual share below what’s already been calculated.

Your payment will be characterized as non-wage damages and interest, reportable on a 1099. Payments are sent by mailed check by default; if you’d rather get paid digitally, you need to make that selection at epoasettlementsgaai.com/form/claim by October 8, 2026. Whichever method you choose, mailed checks expire 180 days after they’re issued — cash it promptly once it arrives.

How to Make Sure You Get Paid — Step by Step

1. Go to epoasettlementsgaai.com/form/claim
2. Log in with the Login ID and PIN from your personalized notice
3. Confirm your current mailing address is correct, or update it if you’ve moved
4. Choose a digital payment method if you’d rather not wait for a mailed check
5. Submit your selection before October 8, 2026
6. Watch your mail or email after the Final Approval Hearing for your payment — and cash any check within 180 days

Takes about 5 minutes, and honestly, you don’t even need to do this part — if your address on file is already current, your check will come automatically once the settlement is approved.

Should Saint-Gobain Class Members Opt Out or Object Before October 8, 2026?

What Opting Out of the Saint-Gobain Settlement Actually Means

Opting out means no $1,271.91 payment, but it’s the only path that lets you sue Saint-Gobain on your own for the same pay transparency claim — potentially for the $5,000 statutory damages the law allows per violation. Your opt-out letter must be mailed, not emailed or called in, and received by October 8, 2026.

How to Object to the Saint-Gobain Settlement

You can stay in the class and still tell the court you don’t like part of the deal — including the attorneys’ fee request. Mail your written objection to King County Superior Court, 516 Third Avenue, Room C-203, Seattle, WA 98104, with copies to Class Counsel and Saint-Gobain’s counsel, postmarked by October 8, 2026.

Talk to an employment attorney before October 8 if you’re considering either option — the flat per-person payment here is meaningfully smaller than the $5,000 statutory damages an individual claim could recover.

Saint-Gobain Adfors Washington Settlement — Key Dates, 2026-2027

Milestone	Date
Preliminary Approval Granted	August 10, 2026
Address Update / Payment Selection Deadline	October 8, 2026
Opt-Out Deadline	October 8, 2026
Objection Deadline	October 8, 2026
Final Approval Hearing	January 15, 2027, 10:00 a.m., King County Superior Court, Seattle
Expected Payment Date	UNVERIFIED — payments go out only after final approval and any appeals are resolved; no date set yet

Saint-Gobain Adfors Washington Settlement — Frequently Asked Questions, No. 24-2-26966-5 SEA

Do I need a lawyer to receive a Saint-Gobain settlement payment? 

No. If you’re a Settlement Class Member, payment happens automatically — no claim form, no lawyer needed. A lawyer only matters if you’re considering opting out to pursue an individual claim instead.

Is the Saint-Gobain Adfors Washington settlement legitimate?

 Yes. It’s overseen by King County Superior Court, Case No. 24-2-26966-5 SEA, and administered by Simpluris, Inc. Saint-Gobain has confirmed it will not retaliate against anyone for participating — your decision has no effect on any current or future application with the company.

When will Saint-Gobain settlement payments be sent? 

Not before the Final Approval Hearing on January 15, 2027, and only after any appeals are resolved. The settlement notice asks class members to be patient about timing beyond that.

What if I want a digital payment instead of a mailed check?

 Select that option at epoasettlementsgaai.com/form/claim by October 8, 2026. If you don’t, you’ll automatically get a mailed paper check instead.

Will my Saint-Gobain settlement payment go on a 1099? 

Yes. The settlement notice specifies payments are characterized as non-wage damages and interest, reportable on a 1099.

How much will I get from the Saint-Gobain settlement? 

The current estimate is $1,271.91 per Settlement Class Member — an equal share of the Class Fund after attorneys’ fees, costs, and the service award are deducted.

I applied for a Saint-Gobain job outside Washington — am I included? 

No. Only applications for job openings physically located in Washington, submitted between January 1, 2023, and July 26, 2025, are covered by this settlement.

What happens to my check if I don’t cash it right away?

 It expires and becomes void 180 calendar days after the date it was issued. If that happens, contact the Settlement Administrator promptly.

Sources Used in This Saint-Gobain Adfors Washington Settlement Article

• Official Settlement Website — Kyle Mitchell v. Saint-Gobain Adfors America, Inc., et al., accessed September 12, 2026: https://epoasettlementsgaai.com/
• Official Settlement FAQ — Simpluris, Inc., accessed September 12, 2026: https://epoasettlementsgaai.com/faq/
• Duane Morris LLP — “The Class Action Weekly Wire – Episode 118: Washington Supreme Court Adopts Broad Definition Of ‘Job Applicant’ For Pay Transparency Class Actions,” September 2025: https://blogs.duanemorris.com/classactiondefense/2025/09/11/the-class-action-weekly-wire-episode-118-washington-supreme-court-adopts-broad-definition-of-job-applicant-for-pay-transparency-class-actions/

Researched and written by Israr Ahmad, legal content researcher and founder of AllAboutLawyer.com. All facts verified against the official court-authorized settlement website and FAQ, as of September 12, 2026. Last Updated: September 12, 2026.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws vary by state and individual circumstances differ. For advice about your specific situation, consult a qualified attorney.