Every dollar amount and date on this page is quoted from the official settlement document.
Ecoshield $924,000 Restrictive Employment Settlement
Court case: Dykstra v. The Shield Co Management, LLC
Ecoshield workers in Washington earning under twice the state minimum wage get an estimated $1,255.11 each from a settlement over restrictive employment terms.
Official eligibility wordingIndividuals who worked for The Shield Co Management LLC (Ecoshield Management Co, LLC) in Washington and earned less than twice the applicable state minimum hourly wage from March 14, 2021 through March 10, 2026. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 19, 2026.
Key facts
- Who may qualify You may qualify if you worked for The Shield Co Management LLC (Ecoshield Management Co, LLC) in Washington and earned less than twice the applicable state minimum hourly wage.
- Estimated payoutEstimated payment amount is $1,255.11 per class member (equal share of the Class Fund)
- Proof requiredNo
- What you needNothing to file — payment is sent automatically to people the administrator identifies. No proof is required.
- CourtKing County Superior Court
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Watch out for
- Checks and electronic payments expire 180 days after issuance; unclaimed funds go to the Washington state unclaimed property fund and Legal Foundation of Washington, not back to you.
- The settlement administrator uses your last known address from company records — if it is outdated, you may miss your check entirely.
- Payments will be reported on a 1099 tax form (classified as nonwage damages), so the amount you receive may have tax implications.
- The opt-out deadline has already passed (postmark deadline was May 26, 2026), so you can no longer exclude yourself from the settlement.
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.
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Eligibility summary Quoted in the official eligibility wording above ↑
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Proof requirement
No
All Settlement Class Members who do not exclude themselves from the Settlement will be eligible to receive a payment.
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Payment status
Final approval pending
Final Approval Hearing: July 24, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
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Estimated payout
Estimated payment amount is $1,255.11 per class member (equal share of the Class Fund)
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Administrator
Simpluris
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Court
King County Superior Court
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Objection deadline
May 26, 2026
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Opt-out deadline
May 26, 2026
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Automatic refund
Yes — automatic, no claim needed
All Settlement Class Members who do not exclude themselves from the Settlement will be eligible to receive a payment.
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Class period start
March 14, 2021
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Class period end
March 10, 2026
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Court case number
24-2-05701-3 KNT
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No-claim explanation
Payments are automatic for all class members who do not opt out; no claim form needed, only address update if changed
You must contact the Settlement Administrator if your address or phone number changes at any time.
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Case name
Dykstra v. The Shield Co Management, LLC
Where to act
No claim form is needed — Simpluris issues this refund automatically; confirm your eligibility and contact details on the official source.
No claim needed — payment is automatic
If you qualify, the settlement pays you automatically. There's nothing to file — just keep an eye on your mail or account around the payment date.
