Darling v. West Coast Self Storage Unpaid Overtime Settlement
Remaining settlement fund after deducting $140,000 in attorneys' fees and costs, $10,000 in General Release Payments to Plaintiffs, and payroll taxes will be allocated among settlement class members based on weeks worked as property managers.
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What happened
West Coast Self Storage Group allegedly failed to pay property managers for all hours worked and failed to include certain non-discretionary bonuses in calculating overtime wages in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The company denies the allegations and settled to avoid litigation costs.
Do you qualify?
Current and former non-exempt property managers employed by West Coast Self Storage Group outside of California from June 1, 2022 to May 15, 2025.
What you can claim
Read from the official settlement notice. Confirm the terms that apply to you on the administrator's site before filing.
Settlement Payment
Monetary settlement payment allocated among property managers in the Settlement Collective based on the number of weeks they worked as PMs outside of California during the Relevant Period.
Who is in the class
The Settlement Collective includes current and former non-exempt PMs employed by WCSS outside of California from June 1, 2022, to May 15, 2025.
Quoted from the settlement notice.
How to file
Submit a complete and signed Claim Form by U.S. Mail postmarked no later than May 11, 2026, or by email or online submission through the settlement website by May 11, 2026. By submitting the form, you agree to receive a settlement payment and release your wage and hour claims against the company.
Common questions
- How much does the Darling v. West Coast Self Storage Unpaid Overtime Settlement pay?
- Estimated payout: Remaining settlement fund after deducting $140,000 in attorneys' fees and costs, $10,000 in General Release Payments to Plaintiffs, and payroll taxes will be allocated among settlement class members based on weeks worked as property managers.. The total settlement fund is $360,000. Actual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed — most settlements divide a fixed fund pro rata, so a higher claim rate means a smaller individual check. An "up to" figure is a cap, not a guarantee.
- What is the claim deadline for the Darling v. West Coast Self Storage Unpaid Overtime Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was May 11, 2026. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the Darling v. West Coast Self Storage Unpaid Overtime Settlement?
- Yes. This settlement asks for documentation supporting your claim — a receipt, an account record, or the notice you were sent. Check the official settlement website for exactly which documents are accepted.
- Is the Darling v. West Coast Self Storage Unpaid Overtime Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Claims are filed at wcsscollectiveaction.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
- When will payments from the Darling v. West Coast Self Storage Unpaid Overtime Settlement be sent?
- Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. Payments cannot be issued until the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved.
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This summary was generated from public settlement documents and may contain errors. Confirm eligibility, deadlines, and payment terms on the official settlement website before filing. ClaimWatch is not a law firm and this is not legal advice. Filing a claim is free.
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