Nugent v. JBS USA Sanitation Corporation Wage Disclosure Settlement
Settlement range is $1,399,242.75 to $2,126,250.00 depending on the number of claims filed
This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was November 22, 2025. You can still see what it was about and follow the case in court below. Looking for money you can still claim? Browse open settlements →
What happened
JBS USA Sanitation Corporation and Empire Packing Company allegedly posted job openings in Washington without disclosing the wage scale or salary range as required. The defendants dispute these claims and contend they have not violated any law.
Do you qualify?
All individuals who applied for a job opening in the State of Washington with the defendants from January 1, 2023, through August 26, 2025, where the job posting did not disclose a wage scale or salary range.
How to file
Submit a Claim Form online using your Unique ID and PIN from your Notice, or mail/email your Claim Form to the Settlement Administrator. The deadline to submit a claim is November 22, 2025.
Common questions
- How much does the Nugent v. JBS USA Sanitation Corporation Wage Disclosure Settlement pay?
- Estimated payout: Settlement range is $1,399,242.75 to $2,126,250.00 depending on the number of claims filed. The total settlement fund is $1.8M. 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 Nugent v. JBS USA Sanitation Corporation Wage Disclosure Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was November 22, 2025. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Is the Nugent v. JBS USA Sanitation Corporation Wage Disclosure Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Simpluris, Inc. is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at empireepoasettlement.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 Nugent v. JBS USA Sanitation Corporation Wage Disclosure Settlement be sent?
- Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for January 9, 2026; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
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