Seilhamer v. Guitar Center Stores - Employee Wage & Hour Settlement
What happened
Guitar Center Stores, Inc. is facing a lawsuit alleging wage and hour violations. Two former employees, Benjamin Seilhamer and Trevor West, are seeking back wages and other relief for a class of non-exempt employees who worked during the specified period, as well as penalties under California's Private Attorneys General Act.
Do you qualify?
Non-exempt employees who worked for Guitar Center Stores, Inc. at any time between January 11, 2020 and July 11, 2025. For PAGA penalties specifically, employees who worked during January 11, 2022 through July 11, 2025.
How to file
You do not need to do anything to participate and receive an Individual Class Payment and/or PAGA Payment—you are automatically included. If you disagree with the number of workweeks or pay periods recorded for you, you must submit a written challenge by September 1, 2026 to the Administrator. You can also object in writing by September 1, 2026, or appear at the October 2, 2026 Final Approval Hearing.
New to class actions?
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.
More employment settlements
View all →80/20 ERISA Settlement
The 80/20 Employee Stock Ownership Plan was allegedly administered and terminated by the Defendants in violation of ERISA (the federal law regulating private retirement plans). The lawsuit also involved claims that certain other defendants knowingly participated in these ERISA violations. Defendants deny all claims and admit no fault or liability.
Dallas BBQ ESOP Settlement
This settlement resolves a class action lawsuit concerning the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) sponsored by W BBQ Holdings, Inc., which operates Dallas BBQ restaurants. The defendants have agreed to settle without admitting wrongdoing.
EEOC v. Meathead Movers Age Discrimination Settlement
The EEOC alleged that Meathead Movers, Inc. violated the Age Discrimination in Employment Act by engaging in age discrimination in hiring and recruitment since at least 2017. The company was accused of discriminating against job applicants based on their age. Meathead Movers agreed to settle these claims through a court-approved Consent Decree on October 14, 2025.
Up to $2 million total to be distributed among eligible class members
Petzing v. The Seven Motor Corporation Employment Application Settlement
The Seven Motor Corporation allegedly failed to disclose the wage scale or salary range in its job postings for open positions in Washington. The defendant disputes the claims and contends it has not violated any law.
Up to $2,172.30