STV Inc. $415,000 Washington Pay Transparency Settlement, Applicants May Claim an Estimated $1,592.71 by December 8, 2026

If you applied for a Washington job with STV Incorporated or STV Construction, Inc. between January 1, 2023 and July 26, 2025, you may be able to claim an estimated $1,592.71 from a proposed pay transparency settlement worth up to $415,000. The claim deadline is December 8, 2026.

The lawsuit alleges the companies advertised Washington jobs without the wage scale or salary range that Washington’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act requires. STV denies violating the law, and the court has not ruled on the allegations.

The settlement is not final. The court will decide on final approval at a hearing on February 12, 2027 at 9 a.m. Pacific Time, and nothing will be paid unless it approves the deal.

STV Inc. Pay Transparency Settlement Quick Facts

Item	Details
Official settlement website	EPOASettlementSTVI.com (claim page: EPOASettlementSTVI.com/form/claim)
Case name	John Milito v. STV Incorporated, et al.
Case number	25-2-39405-1 SEA
Court and judge	King County Superior Court, Washington; Judge Cindi Port
Defendants	STV Incorporated and STV Construction, Inc.
Law involved	Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, RCW 49.58.110
Class period	January 1, 2023 – July 26, 2025
Maximum fund	$415,000 (minimum $281,211.87, depending on valid claims)
Estimated payment	$1,592.71 per claimant (not guaranteed)
Claim, opt-out and objection deadline	December 8, 2026
Final approval hearing	February 12, 2027, 9 a.m. Pacific Time
Administrator	Simpluris, (888) 369-3780, [email protected]

Who Qualifies for the STV Inc. Washington Pay Transparency Settlement?

You may be in the class if you applied for a Washington-based (or qualifying remote) position with STV Incorporated or STV Construction, Inc. during the class period, the posting allegedly left out the wage scale or salary range, and you have not opted out. STV’s records identify potential class members, and the notice you received should show a Login ID, PIN and estimated payment.

You do not have to have been hired. The alleged violation happened at the job-posting stage, so rejected applicants and people who withdrew may qualify if the application and posting fit the class definition.

Third-party job sites. Whether an application through a recruiting platform counts depends on the class definition. If you are unsure, contact Simpluris at (888) 369-3780.

No proof of intent needed. The website does not require you to show STV hid the range on purpose. Claims are still verified, and the settlement does not find that STV broke the law.

What Is the John Milito Lawsuit Against STV Incorporated About?

John Milito sued on behalf of himself and other Washington applicants, alleging STV Incorporated and STV Construction advertised positions without the wage scale or salary range required by law. A posted range helps applicants decide whether a job is worth their time before they apply or interview. STV disputes the allegations, and the parties settled to avoid the cost and uncertainty of continued litigation.

What Does Washington’s Pay Transparency Law (RCW 49.58.110) Require?

RCW 49.58.110 took effect January 1, 2023, the same day the STV class period begins. Covered employers must put the wage scale or salary range, and a general description of benefits and other compensation, in each job posting. If the employer offers one fixed wage, the posting must state it. The law covers employers with 15 or more employees and applies to postings made directly or through a third party.

Why the class period ends July 26, 2025. Washington amended the law in 2025. For postings from July 27, 2025 through July 27, 2027, employers get a chance to correct certain violations before penalties or damages apply. The settlement covers only its defined period and does not decide how later postings are treated.

Remedies. The statute allows enforcement by the Washington Department of Labor & Industries and a private lawsuit, with statutory damages of at least $100 and up to $5,000 per violation plus attorneys’ fees for a prevailing claimant. Those amounts are not guaranteed in this settlement, which uses a negotiated fund and an equal-share formula.

Other Washington job-posting cases have settled recently. See Belcan Engineering Group $1.65M Pay Transparency Settlement, File a Claim by December 4, 2026, Emerald City Pizza $376,000 Job Posting Settlement, Washington Applicants Paid Automatically, Opt Out or Object by November 23, 2026 and Lily Transportation $456,000 Settlement, Deadline 11/23/2026. Each has its own defendant, class period and payment process, so eligibility in one does not carry over to another.

How Much Can Applicants Receive From the STV Settlement?

The website estimates $1,592.71 per eligible claimant. That is an estimate. The fund ranges from $281,211.87 to $415,000 depending on valid claims, and valid claimants share the net fund equally. Your final payment can differ if the number of valid claims or the approved deductions differ from the estimates behind your notice. The agreement also caps any individual payment at $5,000.

Proposed allocation	Amount
Maximum settlement fund	$415,000
Attorneys’ fees requested	$122,425
Attorneys’ costs and expenses requested	Up to $2,500
Class representative service award requested	$10,000
Settlement administration costs	Up to $12,500
Remainder	Shared equally among valid claimants

These are requested or proposed amounts, and the judge can approve less. Per the settlement website, payments are treated as non-wage damages and reported on Form 1099. Tax treatment can depend on your circumstances, so this is not tax advice.

How to File an STV Inc. Settlement Claim by December 8, 2026

You have three ways to file. All must be completed by December 8, 2026, and claims are subject to verification.

Method	How it works
Online (fastest)	Go to EPOASettlementSTVI.com/form/claim and log in with the Login ID and PIN on your notice.
By email	Submit the completed claim form to the administrator using its instructions.
By mail	Send the completed form to the administrator at the address below, postmarked by December 8, 2026.

Lost your notice? Contact Simpluris with your full name and mailing address and ask for your Login ID and PIN. Only use the official site, and never pay to file a claim.

Keep a copy of your claim and any confirmation or proof of mailing, and tell Simpluris if your address, phone or email changes before payments go out.

Settlement Administrator: Milito v. STV Incorporated, et al., c/o Simpluris, P.O. Box 26170, Santa Ana, CA 92799. Phone: (888) 369-3780. Email: [email protected].

Your Options in the STV Settlement: Claim, Opt Out, Object or Do Nothing

Option	What it means	Deadline
File a claim	The only way to get paid. You stay in the class and give up the released claims.	December 8, 2026
Opt out	No payment. You keep the right to pursue the same claims yourself.	Postmarked by December 8, 2026
Object	You stay in the class and tell the court what you dislike about the deal.	Filed by December 8, 2026
Do nothing	No payment, and you are generally bound by the release.	None

To opt out, mail a written, signed and dated request with your full name, address and a clear statement that you want to be excluded to Milito v. STV Incorporated, et al., c/o Simpluris, P.O. Box 26170, Santa Ana, CA 92799. You cannot opt out by phone or email, and each person must submit their own request.

To object, file a written objection with King County Superior Court, 516 Third Avenue, Room E-609, Seattle, WA 98104, by December 8, 2026, and mail copies to class counsel and defense counsel by the same date. The official FAQ lists what it must include: your identity, your reasons, your attorney if any, whether you plan to appear at the hearing, and any other settlement objections you or your lawyer filed in the past three years.

Declining to claim does not preserve your right to sue STV over the same posting allegations. Only a valid opt-out does that.

STV Inc. Settlement Important Dates

Date	Event
January 1, 2023 – July 26, 2025	Class period
August 10, 2026	Preliminary approval date reported for the settlement
December 8, 2026	Claim, opt-out and objection deadline
February 12, 2027, 9 a.m. PT	Final approval hearing
After final approval and appeals	Payments to valid claimants, if the settlement takes effect

Check the official dates page before relying on the schedule, since hearing dates can change.

STV Inc. Settlement FAQ

Is the STV $415,000 pay transparency settlement real? 

Yes, there is a court-authorized website for John Milito v. STV Incorporated, et al., Case No. 25-2-39405-1 SEA, in King County Superior Court. Final approval is still required.

Can rejected STV applicants qualify? 

Yes, potentially. The settlement covers qualifying applicants, not just people STV hired.

How much will each STV applicant receive?

 The estimate is $1,592.71 per claimant, but the final amount depends on valid claims and court-approved deductions.

Do I need proof that STV omitted the salary range?

 No separate proof is required to file. STV’s records identify potential class members, but claims are verified and the administrator may ask for more information.

When will payments arrive? 

After final approval and any appeals. No payment date has been announced.

Does STV admit breaking Washington’s pay transparency law?

 No. STV disputes the claims, and the settlement is not a finding of liability.

What if I never received a notice?

 Contact Simpluris at (888) 369-3780 or [email protected] with your full name and mailing address to check whether you are included.

Sources

• EPOASettlementSTVI.com, official settlement website, including its FAQ, claim page, dates page and important documents (notice and settlement agreement)
• RCW 49.58.110, Disclosure of wage or salary range by employer, Washington Legislature

This article is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. The allegations against STV Incorporated and STV Construction, Inc. are disputed, and the proposed settlement is not an admission of liability.

Researched and written by Israr Ahmad, legal content researcher and founder of AllAboutLawyer.com. All facts verified against the official Notice, FAQ, claim page and important dates page run by the administrator (EPOASettlementSTVI.com), plus the text of RCW 49.58.110, as of October 28, 2026. Last Updated: October 28, 2026.