$71,939 Sterling Farm & Fleet Overtime Pay Settlement, Check If You Qualify for a Payment Before June 11

The Sterling Farm & Fleet overtime pay settlement is an unpaid wages class action where eligible nonexempt hourly employees can receive a cash payment by submitting a Consent to Join Form before June 11, 2026. Sterling Farm & Fleet, Inc. and Blain Supply, Inc. face allegations that they failed to include bonuses and weekend premium pay when calculating overtime, which shortchanged workers who put in more than 40 hours a week. The settlement received preliminary approval on April 6, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.

Sterling Farm & Fleet Settlement: Case Facts at a Glance

Field	Detail
Settlement Amount	$71,939.50 total; $34,119.50 distributed to class members
Claim Deadline	June 11, 2026 (Consent to Join Form for federal claims)
Who Qualifies	Nonexempt hourly employees of Sterling Farm & Fleet or Blain Supply who worked 40+ hours in a week and received a bonus or weekend premium pay between Jan. 1, 2022 – Dec. 31, 2025
Payout Per Person	TBD — calculated from payroll records based on eligible workweeks and compensation type
Proof Required	No — payroll records used by defendants
Settlement Status	Preliminarily approved
Administrator	Simpluris, Inc.
Official Website	endersonfarmfleetsettlement.com
Last Updated	April 30, 2026

Current Status of the Sterling Farm & Fleet Case

• The court granted preliminary approval on April 6, 2026
• The deadline to submit a Consent to Join Form, request exclusion, or file an objection is June 11, 2026
• The Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for September 15, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.
• Payments will go out approximately 30 days after the court grants final approval and resolves any appeals

What Is the Sterling Farm & Fleet Lawsuit About? Enderson v. Sterling Farm & Fleet, Inc. and Blain Supply, Inc., No. 24-cv-1520

Workers at Sterling Farm & Fleet and Blain Supply alleged that the companies violated the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) — the federal law that requires employers to pay nonexempt workers 1.5 times their regular rate for every hour worked over 40 in a week. The problem, plaintiffs claimed, was how that “regular rate” was calculated.

The lawsuit says the defendants left out nondiscretionary compensation — specifically sales incentive bonuses and weekend premium pay — when computing overtime. Under the FLSA, those types of pay must be factored into the regular rate before overtime is calculated. Leaving them out means the overtime number comes out lower than it legally should, and workers get shorted on every overtime hour they worked.

This case is a good example of the kind of unpaid wages lawsuit an employment discrimination attorney at AllAboutLawyer.com tracks closely. Both defendants deny the allegations, and the court has not ruled on who is right — but both sides agreed a settlement was better than years of additional litigation.

Who Qualifies for the Sterling Farm & Fleet Overtime Settlement?

If you worked at Sterling Farm & Fleet or Blain Supply and put in long hours, here is how to know if this settlement includes you.

You may qualify if:

• You worked as a nonexempt hourly employee for Sterling Farm & Fleet, Inc. or Blain Supply, Inc.
• You worked more than 40 hours in at least one workweek between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2025
• During that same workweek, you received a sales incentive bonus or weekend premium pay
• You did not previously opt out of this class action

You do NOT qualify if:

• You were a salaried or exempt employee
• You never received a bonus or weekend premium pay while working overtime hours
• You already opted out of the lawsuit before receiving this notice

If you received a notice in the mail, you are already a member of the Rule 23 Class and do not need to do anything to receive your state law payment. To also receive a federal FLSA payment, you must submit the Consent to Join Form by June 11, 2026. If you are unsure about your class action settlement eligibility, contact the settlement administrator directly.

How Much Can You Get from the Sterling Farm & Fleet Settlement?

The total fund available to class members is $34,119.50 out of the overall $71,939.50 settlement. The rest covers attorney fees, administrative costs, and the named plaintiff’s service award.

Your individual payment depends on:

• How many eligible workweeks you worked overtime while also receiving a bonus or weekend premium pay
• Whether you join only the Rule 23 Class (state claims) or also the Collective Class (federal FLSA claims)

Joining the Collective Class by submitting the Consent to Join Form means you may receive additional compensation for federal claims on top of your state law payment. Workers who do nothing still get their state law share — but they leave the federal portion on the table. The exact amount per person is not disclosed in advance; Simpluris will calculate each member’s payment using payroll records from the defendants.

How to File Your Sterling Farm & Fleet Claim Form

If you want to maximize your legal settlement payout and receive both state and federal overtime compensation, you need to opt into the Collective Class before the deadline.

1. Visit endersonfarmfleetsettlement.com
2. Download the Consent to Join Form from the Important Documents page
3. Complete the form with your full name, mailing address, and contact information
4. Sign the form — a physical signature is required
5. Mail or submit the form to the settlement administrator by June 11, 2026
6. Save a copy of your completed form for your records

Estimated time to complete: 5–10 minutes.

If you received a notice by mail and have questions, call the administrator at (833) 386-6539 or email [email protected].

Sterling Farm & Fleet Settlement — Important Dates

Milestone	Date
Preliminary Approval Order	April 6, 2026
Claims Period Opens	TBD — pending confirmation from administrator
Consent to Join / Exclusion / Objection Deadline	June 11, 2026
Opt-Out Deadline	June 11, 2026
Objection Deadline	June 11, 2026
Final Approval Hearing	September 15, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.
Expected Payment Date	TBD — approximately 30 days after final approval and resolution of any appeals

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a lawyer to file a claim in the Sterling Farm & Fleet settlement? 

No. You do not need a consumer rights lawyer to participate. If you received a notice, you are already in the Rule 23 Class. To claim your federal share, simply download and submit the Consent to Join Form at endersonfarmfleetsettlement.com before June 11, 2026.

Is the Sterling Farm & Fleet settlement legitimate? 

Yes. The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin preliminarily approved this settlement on April 6, 2026. The administrator is Simpluris, Inc., a nationally recognized settlement administration firm. The Final Approval Hearing is set for September 15, 2026.

When will I receive my Sterling Farm & Fleet payment? 

The court must grant final approval at or after the September 15, 2026 hearing. If no appeals are filed, checks will mail approximately 30 days after that. You do not need to provide banking information — the administrator mails physical checks to your address on file.

What if I missed the June 11 deadline?

 If you miss the June 11, 2026 deadline to submit the Consent to Join Form, you will still receive your Rule 23 Class payment under state law — but you will not receive the additional federal FLSA payment. You also lose the right to exclude yourself or object after that date.

Will my Sterling Farm & Fleet settlement payment affect my taxes?

 Possibly. Wage-related settlement payments — especially those labeled as back overtime pay — are often treated as ordinary income and may be subject to federal and state income tax. Consult a tax professional about your specific situation before filing your return for the year you receive the payment.

What is the difference between the Rule 23 Class and the Collective Class in this case?

 The Rule 23 Class covers state law wage claims and includes all eligible employees automatically — you do not need to do anything to stay in it. The Collective Class covers federal FLSA claims and requires you to opt in by submitting the Consent to Join Form. Joining both classes means you may receive compensation for damages under both state and federal law.

Can I file my own individual overtime lawsuit instead of joining this settlement?

 You can opt out of the settlement by submitting a written exclusion request before June 11, 2026. If you opt out, you receive no settlement money, but you keep the right to file your own lawsuit against Sterling Farm & Fleet or Blain Supply. Whether that makes sense depends on your individual situation — consult a private employment class action attorney before deciding.

How do I know if I received a bonus or weekend premium pay in the relevant period? 

Check your pay stubs or ask your employer for payroll records from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2025. The administrator will also use the defendants’ own payroll records to calculate eligibility, so you may be included even if you no longer have your own records.

Sources & References

• Official Settlement Website — endersonfarmfleetsettlement.com
• Settlement FAQs — endersonfarmfleetsettlement.com/faq
• Important Dates — endersonfarmfleetsettlement.com/dates
• Settlement Agreement — via Simpluris

Prepared by the AllAboutLawyer.com Editorial Team and reviewed for factual accuracy against the official settlement website at endersonfarmfleetsettlement.com and the Simpluris settlement administrator records on April 30, 2026. Last Updated: April 30, 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.