Canela v. Helix Electric Inc.
This settlement closed on March 27, 2023. It covered non-exempt workers employed by Helix Electric, Inc. in California between September 17, 2014 and June 30, 2022, and resolved wage-and-hour claims brought against the electrical contractor.
Payment amount set by the settlement administrator
Individual payments were calculated based on each class member's employment records. The settlement documents did not publish a per-person dollar figure.
Official site: www.cptgroupcaseinfo.com
Who may qualify
Eligible class members were people who worked for Helix Electric, Inc. in California in non-exempt (hourly/non-salaried) positions at any point between September 17, 2014 and June 30, 2022. A separate PAGA group covered workers employed from September 17, 2017 through June 30, 2022.
Official eligibility wording
All persons employed by Helix Electric, Inc. in California in non-exempt positions at any time from September 17, 2014 through June 30, 2022 are Class Members.
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.
Important dates
- Claim deadline
- March 27, 2023 (closed)
- Exclusion deadline
- March 27, 2023 (passed)
- Objection deadline
- March 27, 2023 (passed)
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Unknown.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
What you need
Class members were required to file a claim by March 27, 2023 to receive a payment; those who did nothing received no individual compensation, though PAGA penalties were distributed separately under California law.
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.
- Confirm you are within the eligible group described in the official notice — the settlement administrator determines eligibility.
- Gather any documents the official form asks for — this settlement marks proof as Unknown.
- Open the official claim form or settlement website run by CPT Group, Inc..
- Submit accurate information through the official settlement administrator or government source before March 27, 2023.
- Save your confirmation number if one is provided, then watch the payment status for distribution updates.
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How we verified this record
- 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
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Claim deadline
March 27, 2023
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Eligibility summary
All persons employed by Helix Electric, Inc. in California in non-exempt positions at any time from September 17, 2014 through June 30, 2022 are Class Members.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
All persons who were employed by Defendant Helix Electric, Inc. ("Defendant") in the State of California in non-exempt positions at any time from September 17, 2014 through June 30, 2022 ("Class Members").
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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 California, County of Los Angeles
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
March 27, 2023
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Opt-out deadline
March 27, 2023
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court case number
BC721327
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Case name
Canela v. Helix Electric Inc.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Case Name: Canela v. Helix Electric Inc.
Common questions
Is the Canela v. Helix Electric Inc. settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Canela v. Helix Electric Inc. settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by CPT Group, Inc. under case BC721327 in Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. 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 17, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
All persons employed by Helix Electric, Inc. in California in non-exempt positions at any time from September 17, 2014 through June 30, 2022 are Class Members.
What is the claim deadline?
The claim deadline is March 27, 2023. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: Unknown. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Unknown. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will Canela v. Helix Electric Inc. pay out?
Current payment status: Unknown. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official Canela v. Helix Electric 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 claim deadline was March 27, 2023 and claims are now closed. No new submissions are being accepted.
What was the Canela v. Helix Electric lawsuit about?
It was a California wage-and-hour class action against Helix Electric, Inc., an electrical contractor. The case alleged violations of California labor law affecting non-exempt workers, including potential issues with pay, hours, or working conditions.
Who qualified for the settlement?
Anyone who worked for Helix Electric in California in a non-exempt position at any time between September 17, 2014 and June 30, 2022 was a class member. Workers employed from September 17, 2017 through June 30, 2022 were also covered as PAGA members.
How much did class members receive?
Individual payment amounts were based on each person's employment records. No per-person figure was stated publicly in the settlement documents.
Who ran the settlement process?
CPT Group, Inc. administered the settlement under the supervision of the Los Angeles Superior Court. The final approval hearing was held June 5, 2023.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
The claim deadline (Mar 27, 2023) has passed — this settlement is closed to new claims. Listed for reference.
Listed on the official settlement website (CPT Group).
Disclaimer
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Change log
- June 17, 2026 — Settlement published after verification.
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