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Scale AI $12.5M California Wage-and-Hour Settlement (McKinney v. Scale AI)
Court case: McKinney, et al. v. Scale AI, Inc., et al., Case No. CGC24620481
Scale AI is settling a California wage-and-hour lawsuit covering former independent contractors and HireArt-placed workers — and if you're in the class, your payment arrives automatically, no claim form needed.
Official eligibility wording"Former independent contractors who performed services with Scale AI or Smart Ecosystem, and/or HireArt employees" with claims for "unpaid wages, unreimbursed business expenses, and penalties." FAQ: "Plaintiffs are former Scale AI independent contractors and/or workers placed by HireArt to work with Scale AI or Smart Ecosystem." Class Notice: "The 'Class Period' is from December 10, 2020 through February 28, 2026.". Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on July 25, 2026.
Key facts
- Who may qualify You may be eligible if you were a former independent contractor who performed services with Scale AI or Smart Ecosystem, or an employee placed by HireArt to work with Scale AI or Smart Ecosystem during the Class Period.
- Estimated payoutThe net settlement amount is shared by "dividing the Net Settlement Amount by the total number of Class Workweeks worked by all Participating Class Members during the Class Period, and multiplying the result by each Participating Class Member's own Class Workweeks."
- Proof requiredNo
- What you needNo claim form required. If you do nothing, you are a Participating Class Member eligible for an Individual Class Payment. You can dispute your workweek count, opt out, or object until September 3, 2026.
- CourtSuperior Court of the State of California, County of San Francisco
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No claim form is needed — Simpluris issues this refund automatically; confirm your eligibility and contact details on the official source.
