Alammari v. Ocean Cities Pizza, Inc.
This settlement closed on January 13, 2025. It covered hourly, nonexempt employees who worked for Ocean Cities Pizza, Inc. and related entities between June 24, 2016 and November 29, 2023, and resolved claims that those employers violated California wage and hour laws.
Hourly, nonexempt employees who worked for Ocean Cities Pizza, Inc., Home County Pizza, Inc., Hishmeh Enterprises, Inc., Central Cities Pizza, Inc., or Team So-Cal, Inc. during the Class Period (June 24, 2016 to November 29, 2023) or the PAGA Period (December 16, 2018 to November 29, 2023) qualify. Claim deadline: January 13, 2025. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 18, 2026.
Open to residents of: California
Who may qualify
You self-certify the basics when you file — the settlement administrator makes the final eligibility decision.
Eligible class members were hourly, nonexempt employees who worked for Ocean Cities Pizza, Inc., Home County Pizza, Inc., Hishmeh Enterprises, Inc., Central Cities Pizza, Inc., or Team So-Cal, Inc. during the class period (June 24, 2016 to November 29, 2023). A separate PAGA group covered employees who worked during the PAGA period (December 16, 2018 to November 29, 2023).
Official eligibility wording (read the exact text)
Hourly, nonexempt employees who worked for Ocean Cities Pizza, Inc., Home County Pizza, Inc., Hishmeh Enterprises, Inc., Central Cities Pizza, Inc., or Team So-Cal, Inc. during the Class Period (June 24, 2016 to November 29, 2023) or the PAGA Period (December 16, 2018 to November 29, 2023) qualify.
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
New to the terms? Plain-English: claim deadline, proof of purchase, administrator, pro rata.
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Unknown.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
Important dates
How hard is this claim to file?
✅ You do not need to file — payment is automatic.
Watch out for
- The dispute, opt-out, and objection deadline is all the same date — January 13, 2025. Miss it and you lose those options permanently.
- You cannot opt out of the PAGA portion of the settlement — that payment and release is automatic for all Aggrieved Employees regardless.
- Your payment estimate on the notice is only an estimate and the notice explicitly says 'the actual amount you may receive likely will be different.' Do not count on the placeholder figure.
- If no amount is shown for your Class Payment or PAGA Payment on the notice, the company's records indicate you did not work during that period — dispute it immediately if that is wrong.
- The settlement website is https://www.cptgroupcaseinfo.com/OceanCitiesPizzaSettlement/ — contact only the administrator directly; third-party claim-filing services for this case are unnecessary.
We prepare — you file on the official site yourself. This is not legal advice and is not an eligibility decision; the administrator and court decide.
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
This record no longer has an open public claim form — confirm the current status and any next steps on the official source.
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1Look at the first page of your mailed class notice — it shows the number of Work Weeks and Pay Periods the company has on file for you. That number drives the size of your payment.
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2If those numbers look wrong (too low), write a challenge to the administrator before the deadline. The notice says challenges must be submitted by January 13, 2025.
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3If you want to keep your right to sue the company yourself over Class Period wage claims, send a written Request for Exclusion to the administrator by January 13, 2025. Be aware: opting out means you lose the Class Payment, though you remain eligible for your PAGA payment.
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4If you have no objections and the numbers look right, do nothing — you will automatically receive both your Individual Class Payment and your Individual PAGA Payment (if applicable) once the court grants final approval.
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5Questions? Call toll-free 1-888-714-5159, email OceanCitiesPizzaSettlement@cptgroup.com, or fax (949) 419-3446.
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When will I get paid?
- Claims open
- Court approval
- Payments sent You are here
- Distribution complete
Payments have started going out. Timing varies by claim — use the official source for your individual payment status.
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- Claim deadline the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Administrator the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Official claim link the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Court case the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Payment status the official settlement website · Jun 18, 2026
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Claim deadline
January 13, 2025
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Eligibility summary
Hourly, nonexempt employees who worked for Ocean Cities Pizza, Inc., Home County Pizza, Inc., Hishmeh Enterprises, Inc., Central Cities Pizza, Inc., or Team So-Cal, Inc. during the Class Period (June 24, 2016 to November 29, 2023) or the PAGA Period (December 16, 2018 to November 29, 2023) qualify.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Payment status
Payments started
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Administrator
CPT GROUP, INC.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Administrator: CPT GROUP, INC.
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Court
Superior Court of the State of California, County of Contra Costa
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Official claim URL
www.cptgroupcaseinfo.com
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Objection deadline
January 13, 2025
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Opt-out deadline
January 13, 2025
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court case number
MSC19-02640
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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No-claim explanation
Settlement is automatic for class members who do nothing — no claim form required; checks are mailed directly.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Case name
Alammari v. Ocean Cities Pizza, Inc.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Alammari v. Ocean Cities Pizza, Inc.
Common questions
Is the Alammari v. Ocean Cities Pizza, Inc. settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Alammari v. Ocean Cities Pizza, Inc. settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by CPT GROUP, INC. under case MSC19-02640 in Superior Court of the State of California, County of Contra Costa. File only through the official settlement website (www.cptgroupcaseinfo.com); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on June 18, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
Hourly, nonexempt employees who worked for Ocean Cities Pizza, Inc., Home County Pizza, Inc., Hishmeh Enterprises, Inc., Central Cities Pizza, Inc., or Team So-Cal, Inc. during the Class Period (June 24, 2016 to November 29, 2023) or the PAGA Period (December 16, 2018 to November 29, 2023) qualify.
What is the claim deadline?
The claim deadline is January 13, 2025. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Payments started. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will Alammari v. Ocean Cities Pizza, Inc. pay out?
Current payment status: Payments started. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official Alammari v. Ocean Cities Pizza, Inc. claim form?
The official claim form is hosted by the settlement administrator, CPT GROUP, INC.. Use the 'Open official claim form' button on this page — never pay a fee to file.
Can I still file a claim?
No. The deadline to opt out, object, or dispute work-week records was January 13, 2025, and the settlement received final court approval on February 6, 2025. Claims are closed and no new submissions are accepted.
What was this lawsuit about?
Two former employees, Ismail Alammari and Jeremy D'Ambrosio, sued Ocean Cities Pizza and four related California franchise entities, alleging violations of California labor law — including failure to pay overtime and minimum wages, missed meal and rest periods, inaccurate wage statements, failure to reimburse business expenses, and late final paychecks.
Who was covered by the settlement?
Hourly, nonexempt employees who worked for Ocean Cities Pizza, Inc., Home County Pizza, Inc., Hishmeh Enterprises, Inc., Central Cities Pizza, Inc., or Team So-Cal, Inc. at any point between June 24, 2016 and November 29, 2023 were covered as class members. Employees who worked during the PAGA period (December 16, 2018 to November 29, 2023) were also eligible for a separate PAGA payment.
How was the payout calculated?
Payments were based on each employee's number of work weeks during the class period and number of pay periods during the PAGA period, according to the defendants' employment records. Employees who believed their records were incorrect could submit a written dispute before January 13, 2025.
Did I have to file anything to get paid?
No — participation was automatic. Employees who did nothing were included as participating class members and received whatever payment they were owed. The only deadline that required action was if you wanted to opt out of the class settlement or dispute your work-week count.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
You'll need the Claim ID from your notice
The official claim form asks for the Claim ID (or Notice ID) the settlement mailed or emailed to the people it identified. Didn't get one? Here's how to get it:
- Check your email (including spam) and any mail from around when the settlement was announced — the Claim ID is usually printed right on the notice.
- Still can't find it? Contact the settlement administrator (CPT GROUP), tell them you believe you're a class member (for example, a customer or patient in the covered period), and ask them to look you up and send your Claim ID.
Not ready to file today? Track it free — we'll remind you 30, 14, 7, and 1 day before Jan 13, 2025, and keep your claim details in one place.
Listed on the official settlement website (CPT GROUP).
Status history
Every status and verification change we have recorded for this settlement, newest first. We log the date we made each change; we never publish the underlying evidence link.
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