Swire Coca-Cola $2 Million Labor Class Action Settlement, Check If You Qualify — Braithwaite et al. v. Swire Pacific Holdings Inc., No. 25-2-26285-5 SEA

November 2, 2026. That’s your deadline to update your address, choose how you’re paid, opt out or object in the Swire Coca-Cola settlement, and it’s closer than it sounds. Swire is paying $2,003,000 to Washington workers who earned less than twice minimum wage, in Braithwaite et al. v. Swire Pacific Holdings Inc., No. 25-2-26285-5 SEA. There’s no claim form to file.

Swire Coca-Cola Noncompete Settlement — Key Facts

Detail	Information
Settlement Amount	$2,003,000 common fund, before court-approved fees, costs, service awards and administration
Claim Deadline	None. Update your address or payment selection by November 2, 2026
Who Qualifies	Current and former Swire employees who worked in Washington and earned less than twice the state minimum hourly wage, September 9, 2022 through March 10, 2026
Estimated Payout	UNVERIFIED — equal pro rata share; no per-person figure on the settlement website
Proof Required	No
Settlement Status	Preliminarily approved August 10, 2026. Final approval hearing November 13, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
Court & Case Number	King County Superior Court, Washington, No. 25-2-26285-5 SEA, Judge Rania Rampersad
Law Alleged	Washington’s noncompete law, Chapter 49.62 RCW, including RCW 49.62.070
Administrator	Simpluris, Inc.
Official Claim Site	SettlementSPHI.com (address update and payment selection)
Last Updated	October 1, 2026

Who Is Swire Coca-Cola and Why Are They Being Sued for Noncompete Agreements?

Swire Coca-Cola, USA is the employer in this case, and it’s now called Swire Coca-Cola, USA Inc. The workers suing are hourly employees in Washington who earned less than twice the state minimum wage. That’s the pay range where Washington law limits what an employer can do to stop you from taking a second job, so if you were in it, this case is about you.

What Did Swire Coca-Cola Do to Washington Workers Between September 9, 2022 and March 10, 2026?

Two Swire employees filed suit. Kevin Braithwaite is a current employee and Steven Dedeaux a former one, and they say Swire entered noncompetition covenants with hourly workers earning under the cutoff, which they say violates Washington law.

Twice minimum wage worked out to $28.98 an hour in 2022, $31.48 in 2023, $32.56 in 2024, $33.32 in 2025 and $34.26 in 2026. Earn under that line, and you’re in the class. Earn over it, and you’re not.

Swire denies the allegations and says it made “the business decision to resolve the Lawsuit,” according to the settlement website. The court hasn’t decided who’s right. Honestly, that’s the part worth remembering: this is a negotiated payment, not a ruling that Swire broke the law.

Who Qualifies for the Swire Coca-Cola Noncompete Settlement?

Wondering “do I qualify for the Swire Coca-Cola settlement?” Here’s exactly how to know if this case includes you.

• Current or former Swire employees who worked in Washington
• Workers who earned under twice the state minimum hourly wage, $28.98 in 2022 rising to $34.26 in 2026
• Anyone on Swire’s payroll at any point between September 9, 2022 and March 10, 2026
• Not covered: employees who earned at or above those rates, worked outside Washington, or worked only outside those dates

Did you work hourly for Swire in Washington during those three and a half years? Then watch your mail for a notice with a Login ID and PIN.

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Swire Coca-Cola Washington Workers Outside Washington — Are You Still Covered?

No. The class covers employees who worked in Washington, and the case is in King County Superior Court under Washington law. If you worked for Swire in another state, this settlement doesn’t include you.

Not sure if you qualify for the Swire Coca-Cola settlement? A free legal consultation with an employment attorney can help before the November 2, 2026 deadline.

How Much Can Swire Coca-Cola Settlement Class Members Get? An Equal Share of $2,003,000

Everyone who stays in gets the same amount. The settlement splits the class fund pro rata, so more class members means smaller checks. Payments are treated as non-wage damages and reported on a 1099, and checks expire 180 days after they’re issued.

Worker-side settlements often work this way. We broke down a similar mailed-notice, pro rata deal in Russelectric $14.55 Million ESOP Class Action Settlement, Check If You Qualify.

The Swire Coca-Cola Settlement Math: What’s Left After Fees

Class Counsel will ask for $600,900 in fees, which is exactly 30% of the fund. They’ll also ask for up to $10,000 in costs and $20,000 for each of the two plaintiffs, or $40,000.

Subtract all that from $2,003,000 and $1,352,100 remains, about 67.5%, before administration costs. We couldn’t verify that cost figure. The court can also award less than requested, and nobody can calculate your check until the class size is reported.

Fees, costs and awards would take $650,900 off the top, about 32.5 cents of every dollar.

How to Get Your Swire Coca-Cola Settlement Payment — Step by Step

⚠️ 32 days left to update your address or payment choice. The deadline is November 2, 2026.

1. Find the notice mailed to you. It carries your Login ID and PIN.
2. Go to SettlementSPHI.com and open the Address Update/Payment Selection page.
3. Enter your Login ID and PIN.
4. Confirm your mailing address, or pick a digital payment instead of a check.
5. Submit before November 2, 2026.
6. If your address or phone changes later, tell Simpluris at (888) 428-6649 or [email protected].

No form, no proof, no lawyer. Just make sure Simpluris can reach you.

Should Swire Coca-Cola Class Members Opt Out or Object Before November 2, 2026?

If you stay in, you give up claims about Swire limiting second jobs between September 9, 2022 and March 10, 2026. Claims about post-employment restrictions aren’t released.

What Opting Out of the Swire Coca-Cola Settlement Actually Means

Opting out means no payment, but you keep the right to sue Swire over the same claims. Mail a signed letter with your name, address and a statement that you want out, postmarked by November 2, 2026, to Simpluris, Inc., P.O. Box 26170, Santa Ana, CA 92799. Phone, email and group requests don’t count.

How to Object to the Swire Coca-Cola Settlement

Objecting means you stay in the class and tell the court why you disagree. File a written objection with King County Superior Court, 401 Fourth Avenue North, Room 2C, Kent, WA 98032, and mail copies to Class Counsel (Emery Reddy, PC) and Swire’s lawyers (Jackson Lewis P.C.), all postmarked by November 2, 2026. Don’t opt out if you want to object.

Talk to a class action lawsuit attorney before November 2, 2026 if you’re considering either option.

Swire Coca-Cola Noncompete Settlement — Key Dates, 2026

Milestone	Date
Lawsuit Filed	UNVERIFIED — not stated in the sources reviewed
Class Period Begins	September 9, 2022
Class Period Ends	March 10, 2026
Settlement Proposed	UNVERIFIED — not stated in the sources reviewed
Preliminary Approval	August 10, 2026
Claims Period Opens	N/A — no claim form. Notice mailing date UNVERIFIED
Claim Filing Deadline	N/A — update address or payment selection by November 2, 2026
Opt-Out Deadline	November 2, 2026 (postmarked)
Objection Deadline	November 2, 2026
Final Approval Hearing	November 13, 2026, 11:30 a.m., Maleng Regional Justice Center, Courtroom 2G, Kent, WA (remote option on settlement website)
Expected Payment Date	After final approval and any appeals. Exact date UNVERIFIED

Swire Coca-Cola Noncompete Settlement — Frequently Asked Questions, No. 25-2-26285-5 SEA

Do I need a lawyer to get my Swire Coca-Cola settlement payment?

No. The court appointed Emery Reddy, PC of Seattle as Class Counsel, and you aren’t charged. Their requested $600,900 fee comes out of the $2,003,000 fund, if the court approves it.

Is the Swire Coca-Cola settlement legitimate?

 Yes. A Washington Superior Court authorized the website, the court preliminarily approved the deal August 10, 2026, and Simpluris, Inc. runs the administration. If anyone asks for a fee to “claim” it, walk away.

When will Swire Coca-Cola settlement payments be sent?

 Only after the November 13, 2026 hearing, if the judge approves, and after any appeals finish. Payments expire and become void 180 days after they’re issued, so cash yours promptly.

What if I missed the Swire Coca-Cola deadline?

 If you miss November 2, 2026, you can’t opt out or object, and you’re treated as having accepted the release. You can still get paid if Simpluris has a valid mailing address for you.

Will my Swire Coca-Cola settlement payment go on a 1099? 

Yes. The settlement website says payments are treated as non-wage damages and reported on a 1099. Check with a tax professional.

How much will I get from the Swire Coca-Cola settlement?

 Everyone gets an equal share, and no per-person figure appears on the settlement website. By our math, $1,352,100 remains before administration costs if the court grants every requested deduction.

Can Swire Coca-Cola retaliate against me for taking part?

 No. The settlement website says Swire supports the deal and won’t retaliate. Joining, staying out or objecting won’t affect your job or how Swire treats you as a current or former employee.

Sources Used in This Swire Coca-Cola Settlement Article

• Simpluris, Inc. (Settlement Administrator) — Braithwaite et al. v. Swire Pacific Holdings Inc. settlement website, Home, accessed October 1, 2026: https://settlementsphi.com/
• Simpluris, Inc. — Frequently Asked Questions, accessed October 1, 2026: https://settlementsphi.com/faq/
• Simpluris, Inc. — Important Dates, accessed October 1, 2026: https://settlementsphi.com/dates/

Researched and written by Israr Ahmad, legal content researcher and founder of AllAboutLawyer.com. All facts verified against the court-authorized settlement website maintained by Simpluris, Inc. (Home, FAQ and Important Dates pages), as of October 1, 2026. Last Updated: October 1, 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.