Sizzling Platter Washington Job Posting Settlement, Check If You Qualify — Norman & Burke v. Sizzling Platter, LLC, No. 25-2-10677-2 SEA

There’s up to $937,650 waiting for eligible applicants — if you applied for a Crew Member or Lead job with Sizzling Platter in Washington between January 1, 2023 and July 26, 2025. Sizzling Platter agreed to pay that amount to settle claims that its job postings skipped required pay information. You have until November 17, 2026 to file.

Sizzling Platter Job Posting Settlement — Key Facts

Field	Detail
Settlement Amount	$634,472.50 minimum, up to $937,650 maximum
Claim Deadline	November 17, 2026
Who Qualifies	People who submitted an online application for a Crew Member or Lead position with Sizzling Platter in Washington between January 1, 2023 and July 26, 2025
Estimated Payout	UNVERIFIED — the per-claimant figure appears only on the personalized Claim Form behind each recipient’s LoginID and PIN
Proof Required	No — Defendant’s own records determine class membership
Settlement Status	Preliminarily approved August 5, 2026; final approval hearing February 19, 2027
Court & Case Number	King County Superior Court, Washington, No. 25-2-10677-2 SEA
Law Alleged	Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, RCW 49.58.110
Administrator	Simpluris
Official Claim Site	sizzlingplattersettlement.com
Last Updated	September 22, 2026

Who Is Sizzling Platter and Why Are They Being Sued Over Job Postings?

Sizzling Platter, LLC operates restaurant brands with locations across Washington, which means it posts a steady stream of Crew Member and Lead job openings there. Washington law requires those postings to list a wage scale or salary range. If you applied to one of those roles and the posting didn’t show you a number, this case may be about you.

What Did Sizzling Platter Do to Job Applicants Between January 2023 and July 2025?

Here’s what the court record shows. Plaintiffs James Russell Norman and Cherie Burke sued Sizzling Platter in King County Superior Court, claiming its Washington job postings didn’t disclose the wage scale or salary range, or a general description of benefits, as Washington’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act requires. That’s the law, codified at RCW 49.58.110, that says employers with 15 or more employees have to tell applicants roughly what a job pays before they apply, not after they’re hired.

Sizzling Platter disputes the claims and says it hasn’t violated any law. Both sides agreed to settle rather than let a trial decide it, which is standard in cases like this.

This isn’t an isolated filing. We’ve tracked the same pay-disclosure claim against other Washington employers, including T-Mobile $2.1M Settlement: File By September 8, 2026 and Beacon Sales Acquisition WA Settlement: Claim ~$1,305 By May 2026. Several of these share the same July 26, 2025 class-period end date, which lines up with when a wave of EPOA suits against Washington employers started settling.

Who Qualifies for the Sizzling Platter Job Posting Settlement?

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

• Anyone who submitted an online job application to Sizzling Platter for a Crew Member or Lead position in Washington
• Applications submitted between January 1, 2023 and July 26, 2025
• People whose eligibility Sizzling Platter’s own records already show, since class membership doesn’t require separate proof

If you’re not sure whether you’re included, call the administrator at (877) 723-7127 or email [email protected].

Applied for a Sizzling Platter Crew Member or Lead job in Washington during that window? Then you’re very likely already on the list, and there’s nothing extra to prove.

Sizzling Platter Applicants Outside King County — Are You Still Covered?

Yes. The class covers applicants statewide, not just King County where the case was filed. Where in Washington you applied doesn’t change your eligibility, as long as the posting was for a Washington position.

Not sure if you qualify for the Sizzling Platter settlement? A free consultation with a consumer rights lawyer can help before the November 17 deadline.

How Much Can Sizzling Platter Settlement Class Members Get? Up to $937,650 Total

Every eligible class member who files a timely, valid claim gets an equal share of the Net Settlement Fund. That’s the pro-rata part — more valid claims filed means the fund gets divided more ways, and fewer claims means a bigger share for everyone who does file.

Your specific estimated payment appears on the personalized Claim Form tied to your LoginID and PIN, so it isn’t a number this page can supply. Class Counsel will ask the court for $281,295 in attorneys’ fees and $10,000 in costs, plus $10,000 service awards for each of the two class representatives, all paid out of the Settlement Fund before the remainder is divided. The court may award less than what’s requested. Settlement payments are treated as non-wage damages and will be reported on a 1099.

Sizzling Platter says it won’t retaliate against anyone who files, and it can’t. Your decision to participate, object, or stay out has no bearing on any future job application with the company.

How to File Your Sizzling Platter Job Posting Settlement Claim — Step by Step

1. Go to sizzlingplattersettlement.com/form/claim, the official claim site.
2. Log in with the LoginID and PIN printed on the Notice mailed to you.
3. Review your pre-filled details and confirm your current mailing address and phone number.
4. Submit online, or mail the paper form to James Russell Norman & Cherie Burke v. Sizzling Platter, LLC, c/o Simpluris, Inc., P.O. Box 26170, Santa Ana, CA 92799, postmarked by November 17, 2026.
5. Update your contact information with the administrator right away if it changes at any point, since a lost check can’t be reissued past 121 days.
6. Watch for your check after final approval and any appeals are resolved.

Lost your LoginID and PIN? A call to (877) 723-7127 gets you a replacement. That’s 56 days from today to file, and there’s nothing to prove.

Should Sizzling Platter Class Members Opt Out or Object Before November 17, 2026?

What Opting Out of the Sizzling Platter Settlement Actually Means

You’d get no payment. But you’d keep the right to sue Sizzling Platter separately over the same job-posting claims. Your written request needs your full name, address, a clear exclusion statement naming the case, and your signature and date, mailed (not emailed or called in) to James Russell Norman & Cherie Burke v. Sizzling Platter, LLC, c/o Simpluris, Inc., P.O. Box 26170, Santa Ana, CA 92799, postmarked by November 17, 2026. Most people shouldn’t opt out without legal advice.

How to Object to the Sizzling Platter Settlement

You stay in the class, keep your right to a payment, and tell the court in writing why you disagree. File with King County Superior Court, 401 4th Ave. N, Room 2D, Kent, WA 98032, and mail copies to Class Counsel and Sizzling Platter’s attorneys, all postmarked by November 17, 2026. Your objection needs six specific items, including whether you plan to speak at the hearing.

Talk to a class action lawsuit attorney before November 17, 2026 if you’re considering either option.

Sizzling Platter Job Posting Settlement — Key Dates, 2026

Milestone	Date
Settlement Proposed	UNVERIFIED — signing date isn’t stated on the pages I accessed
Preliminary Approval	August 5, 2026
Claims Period Opens	UNVERIFIED — no separate opening date stated
Claim Filing Deadline	November 17, 2026
Opt-Out Deadline	November 17, 2026
Objection Deadline	November 17, 2026
Final Approval Hearing	February 19, 2027, 9:00 a.m.
Expected Payment Date	UNVERIFIED — checks follow final approval and any appeals; no date is set

Sizzling Platter Job Posting Settlement — Frequently Asked Questions, No. 25-2-10677-2 SEA

Do I need a lawyer to file a Sizzling Platter settlement claim?

No. The court appointed Ackermann & Tilajef, P.C. as Class Counsel, and you aren’t charged for their work. You can hire your own attorney at your own expense, but filing the claim form doesn’t require one.

Is the Sizzling Platter job posting settlement legitimate?

King County Superior Court authorized the notice, and Simpluris administers the official site, sizzlingplattersettlement.com. The court preliminarily approved the deal on August 5, 2026, and final approval is set for February 19, 2027. If a message about this settlement looks off, call (877) 723-7127 before giving out personal details.

When will Sizzling Platter settlement payments be sent?

Checks go out only after the court grants final approval at the February 19, 2027 hearing, and after any appeals are resolved. The site gives no specific payment date. Once issued, checks expire 121 days later, so cash yours promptly.

What if I missed the Sizzling Platter claim deadline?

You haven’t yet — the deadline is November 17, 2026, filed online or postmarked by mail. Doing nothing means no payment, and you’d still give up your right to sue Sizzling Platter over the same claims.

Will my Sizzling Platter settlement payment go on a 1099?

Yes. The FAQ confirms payments are characterized as non-wage damages and reported on a 1099, regardless of the amount. Check with a tax professional about how to handle it.

How much will I get from the Sizzling Platter settlement?

An equal share of the Net Settlement Fund, out of a maximum $937,650 total. Your specific dollar estimate appears on the personalized Claim Form sent with your Notice; this page can’t supply that number.

What specific law does Sizzling Platter allegedly violate?

The Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, RCW 49.58.110, which requires employers with 15 or more employees to disclose a wage scale or salary range and a general benefits description in every Washington job posting.

Can Sizzling Platter retaliate against me for filing a claim?

No. The FAQ states Sizzling Platter supports the settlement and won’t retaliate against anyone for participating, objecting, or opting out, and that your choice won’t affect any future job application with the company.

Your Next Step on the Sizzling Platter Settlement

Check for a Notice with your LoginID and PIN. If you applied for a Crew Member or Lead job in Washington between January 2023 and July 2025, you have until November 17, 2026 to file, and Sizzling Platter’s own records already confirm your eligibility.

Sources Used in This Sizzling Platter Job Posting Article

• Simpluris (settlement administrator) — Norman & Burke v. Sizzling Platter, LLC, FAQ, retrieved September 22, 2026: https://sizzlingplattersettlement.com/faq/
• Simpluris — Home page, settlement fund and summary of legal rights, retrieved September 22, 2026: https://sizzlingplattersettlement.com/
• Simpluris — Claim Form Login page, retrieved September 22, 2026: https://sizzlingplattersettlement.com/form/claim
• Simpluris — Contact page, retrieved September 22, 2026: https://sizzlingplattersettlement.com/contact/

Researched and written by Israr Ahmad, legal content researcher and founder of AllAboutLawyer.com. All facts verified against the official settlement website run by Simpluris, as of September 22, 2026. Last Updated: September 22, 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.