Fortwashington
Approximately 122 tipped employees who worked at Friendly's restaurant locations in Fort Washington or Norristown, Pennsylvania as servers during the class period (January 12, 2014 – January 15, 2017)
$121,836 total; individual payments based on tip credit hours worked (e.g., 100 hours at $4.42/hr tip credit = $442.00)
Official site: www.strategicclaims.net
Who may qualify
Approximately 122 tipped employees who worked at Friendly's restaurant locations in Fort Washington or Norristown, Pennsylvania as servers during the class period (January 12, 2014 – January 15, 2017)
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
- July 30, 2018 (closed)
- Exclusion deadline
- July 30, 2018 (passed)
- Objection deadline
- July 30, 2018 (passed)
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Yes.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
How to file this claim
- Confirm you worked as a server (under job code 'server') at the Fort Washington or Norristown Friendly's location during the class period
- Complete and submit the enclosed Claim Form to the Claims Administrator, Strategic Claims Services
- Submit the Claim Form by the stated deadline to be considered a Participating Settlement Class Member
Watch out for
- Doing nothing means you are still bound by the settlement release but receive no payment
- You must timely submit a valid Claim Form to receive any payment — late or missing forms result in exclusion from payment
- Attorneys' fees, administrator fees, and a service payment to the plaintiff are deducted from the total settlement amount before individual payments are calculated
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.
- 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 Yes.
- Open the official claim form or settlement website run by Strategic Claims Services.
- Submit accurate information through the official settlement administrator or government source before July 30, 2018.
- 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 18, 2026
- Payout details the official settlement website · Jun 18, 2026
- Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 18, 2026
- Proof requirement the official settlement website · Jun 18, 2026
- Administrator the official settlement website · Jun 18, 2026
- Court case the official settlement website · Jun 18, 2026
- Payment status the official settlement website · Jun 18, 2026
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Claim deadline
July 30, 2018
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Eligibility summary
Approximately 122 tipped employees who worked at Friendly's restaurant locations in Fort Washington or Norristown, Pennsylvania as servers during the class period (January 12, 2014 – January 15, 2017)
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Proof requirement
Yes
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Payment status
Distribution complete
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Note: This settlement information is dated; all deadlines have passed.
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Estimated payout
$121,836 total; individual payments based on tip credit hours worked (e.g., 100 hours at $4.42/hr tip credit = $442.00)
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Administrator
Strategic Claims Services
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Objection deadline
July 30, 2018
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Opt-out deadline
July 30, 2018
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Class period start
January 12, 2014
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Class period end
January 15, 2017
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court case number
17-cv-00178
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Case name
Walter v. Fort Washington PA 693, LLC and Friendly's Restaurant Norristown, PA (#897), LLC, et al.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Case Name: Walter v. Fort Washington PA 693, LLC and Friendly's Restaurant Norristown, PA (#897), LLC, et al.
Common questions
Is the Fortwashington settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Fortwashington settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by Strategic Claims Services under case 17-cv-00178 in United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. File only through the official settlement website (www.strategicclaims.net); 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?
Approximately 122 tipped employees who worked at Friendly's restaurant locations in Fort Washington or Norristown, Pennsylvania as servers during the class period (January 12, 2014 – January 15, 2017)
What is the claim deadline?
The claim deadline is July 30, 2018. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: Yes. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Distribution complete. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will Fortwashington pay out?
Current payment status: Distribution complete. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official Fortwashington claim form?
No claim form is needed — The claim deadline (Jul 30, 2018) has passed — this settlement is closed to new claims. Listed for reference. Never pay a fee to claim a settlement payment.
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 (Jul 30, 2018) has passed — this settlement is closed to new claims. Listed for reference.
Listed on the official settlement website (Strategic Claims Services).
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Disclaimer
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Change log
- June 19, 2026 — Settlement published after verification.
- June 18, 2026 — Verified field details updated from an official source.