The Steel Coop Wage Settlement
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This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was September 26, 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
The defendant restaurants failed to pay tipped workers minimum wage and did not provide proper notice about taking tip credits against wages. The plaintiff, a former server and bartender, alleged she and other workers were owed unpaid wages at the full minimum wage rate. The defendant denies the allegations but agreed to settle the lawsuit.
Do you qualify?
Anyone who worked as a Server or Bartender at The Steel Coop or Sunset Restaurant between December 23, 2021, and April 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.
Unpaid wages at full minimum wage rate
Reimbursement for unpaid wages at the full minimum wage rate for periods when Defendants allegedly failed to pay applicable minimum wage and did not provide proper notice of tip credit deductions.
Who is in the class
If you worked as a Server or Bartender for The Steel Coop or Sunset Restaurant between December 23, 2021, and April 15, 2025, you may be entitled to a payment from a collective action lawsuit settlement.
Quoted from the settlement notice.
How to file
Complete, sign, and return the Claim Form by September 26, 2025 by mail to ILYM Group, Inc., P.O. Box 2031, Tustin, CA 92781, or by fax to (888) 845-6185, or by email to claims@ilymgroup.com. By signing and returning the form, you consent to become a party plaintiff and release all claims against the defendants.
Common questions
- How much does the The Steel Coop Wage Settlement pay?
- The total settlement fund is $475,000. 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 The Steel Coop Wage Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was September 26, 2025. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the The Steel Coop Wage 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 The Steel Coop Wage Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- ILYM Group, Inc. is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at thesteelcoopcollectiveaction.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 The Steel Coop Wage 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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