Cordova v Jakks Pacific
If you worked as a server, bartender, or similar tipped service worker at catered events at Gotham Hall or Ziegfeld Ballroom between March 2012 and April 13, 2022, you may have a share in this New York court settlement over gratuities. No filing deadline has been announced yet, but the claim website is live, so register your interest now.
Payment amount set by the settlement administrator
The settlement documents don't spell out a per-person dollar amount. How much each eligible worker receives will depend on factors like how long they worked and the total number of people who file valid claims.
⏳ Claim deadline not listed here yet — confirm the official filing deadline on the settlement site before relying on it.
📄 Proof requirement not specified here — check the official site for what documentation, if any, a claim needs.
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Who may qualify
You qualify if you worked in a tipped service role — think servers, bartenders, and similar front-of-house positions — at catered events held at Gotham Hall or Ziegfeld Ballroom at any point between March 2012 and April 13, 2022. Workers in maintenance, kitchen/cook positions, clerical roles, or any job that didn't receive gratuities are not included.
Official eligibility wording
Servers, bartenders, and related service-position workers who worked catered events at Gotham Hall and/or Ziegfeld Ballroom between March 2012 and April 13, 2022 qualify, excluding maintenance, cooks, clerical, and other non-gratuity-receiving workers.
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
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Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Unknown.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
What you need
A formal filing deadline hasn't been set yet. When it opens, you'll submit a claim form at the case website. Details on what documentation you'll need haven't been released, so check back or call the administrator's toll-free line at 1-888-910-0257.
How to file this claim
- Go to the claim site at https://www.cptgroupcaseinfo.com/GothamHallTipsLawsuit/ to get your claim form.
- Fill out and submit your claim form before the posted deadline.
- Call the toll-free line at 1(888)910-0257 if you have questions or need help.
Watch out for
- The deadline to file a claim is not displayed in the available documents — check the claim site directly for the current deadline.
- The settlement covers workers at Gotham Hall and/or Ziegfeld Ballroom between March 2012 and April 13, 2022. If you worked maintenance, cooking, clerical, or other roles that didn't receive gratuities, you're not in the class.
- This is case 53509/2018 in New York Supreme Court — make sure any correspondence references the correct case.
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?
File directly with the official administrator via the official claim form.
- 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.
- Submit accurate information through the official settlement administrator or government source.
- 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
- Eligibility 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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Eligibility summary
Servers, bartenders, and related service-position workers who worked catered events at Gotham Hall and/or Ziegfeld Ballroom between March 2012 and April 13, 2022 qualify, excluding maintenance, cooks, clerical, and other non-gratuity-receiving workers.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court
Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York
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Official claim URL
www.cptgroupcaseinfo.com
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Court case number
53509/2018
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No-claim explanation
Class members are automatically included and do not need to do anything to join; they need only act if they wish to opt out.
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Common questions
Is the Cordova v Jakks Pacific settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Cordova v Jakks Pacific settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It proceeds under case 53509/2018 in Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York. 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?
Servers, bartenders, and related service-position workers who worked catered events at Gotham Hall and/or Ziegfeld Ballroom between March 2012 and April 13, 2022 qualify, excluding maintenance, cooks, clerical, and other non-gratuity-receiving workers.
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 Cordova v Jakks Pacific 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 Cordova v Jakks Pacific claim form?
The official claim form is hosted by the settlement administrator. Use the 'Open official claim form' button on this page — never pay a fee to file.
What is this lawsuit about?
It's a class action alleging that workers in tipped service positions at catered events at Gotham Hall and Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York were not properly paid their gratuities or related wages during the period from March 2012 through April 13, 2022.
What if I worked there but not in a tipped role?
Kitchen staff, cooks, maintenance workers, clerical employees, and others who didn't receive gratuities are excluded from this settlement. Only tipped front-of-house service roles are covered.
Has a filing deadline been set?
Not yet. The case page lists important dates but specific calendar dates aren't currently published. Keep an eye on the official case website or call 1-888-910-0257 to be notified when a deadline is announced.
How do I file a claim?
Go to https://www.cptgroupcaseinfo.com/GothamHallTipsLawsuit/ to submit your claim form. You can also reach CPT Group by phone at 1-888-910-0257 or by email at info@cptgroup.com.
How much will I get?
No per-person payout figure has been disclosed yet. The amount will likely depend on your time worked and how many people file valid claims. Check the case website for updates as the settlement progresses.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
Use the official settlement administrator or government source.
Listed on the official settlement website.
Disclaimer
This service summarizes publicly available settlement information and links to official settlement sources. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, do not submit claims on your behalf, and do not determine eligibility or payout approval. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.
Change log
- June 17, 2026 — Settlement published after verification.
- June 17, 2026 — Verified field details updated from an official source. ×2