Every dollar amount and date on this page is quoted from the official settlement document.
Tower Engineering Professionals Washington Pay Settlement
Court case: Hill v. TEP OPCO, LLC, et al.
Tower Engineering Professionals, TEP Opco LLC, and TEPDB Opco LLC were sued for allegedly violating Washington's pay transparency law by failing to disclose wage or salary ranges in job postings, or by asking applicants for their wage or salary history. The company agreed to a settlement fund, with one applicant's estimated payment listed at $1,258.94. The claim filing window closed May 11, 2026.
Official eligibility wordingIndividuals who applied for employment in Washington with Tower Engineering Professionals Inc., TEP Opco LLC, or TEPDB Opco LLC between January 1, 2023 and February 12, 2026 (job postings lacking wage/salary range) or between March 21, 2022 and February 12, 2026 (when asked to provide wage/salary history). Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 19, 2026.
Key facts
- Who may qualify The settlement covered people who applied for a job in Washington with Tower Engineering Professionals, TEP Opco LLC, or TEPDB Opco LLC — either between January 1, 2023 and February 12, 2026 when the job posting didn't disclose a wage or salary range, or between March 21, 2022 and February 12, 2026 when they were asked to provide their wage or salary history.
- Estimated payoutSettlement Fund; payments issued as 1099 non-wage damages.
- Claim deadlineMay 11, 2026 (closed)
- What you needThe claim filing deadline was May 11, 2026, and the settlement is no longer accepting new claims.
- CourtKing County Superior Court, State of Washington
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What the form asks
- — Your personal Unique ID printed on the settlement notice mailed to you (Printed on the settlement notice you received by mail)
- — Your personal PIN printed on the settlement notice mailed to you (Printed on the settlement notice you received by mail)
- — Your current mailing address where you want your check sent (Your own records)
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Watch out for
- The claim deadline has already passed — verify with the settlement administrator whether late claims are still accepted
- Checks expire after they are issued; uncashed checks will be sent to Washington as unclaimed property
- If you do nothing, you give up your right to an individual payment and also lose the right to sue the defendants over these claims
- Payments are reported on a 1099 form as non-wage damages, which may have tax implications
- If your address or contact information changes, you must notify the settlement administrator or you may not receive payment
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Claim deadline
May 11, 2026
The deadline to submit a Claim Form is May 11, 2026.
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Eligibility summary Quoted in the official eligibility wording above ↑
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Payment status
Final approval pending
The Court still has to decide whether to approve the Settlement. No settlement benefits or payments will be provided unless the Court approves the settlement, and it becomes final.
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Estimated payout
Settlement Fund; payments issued as 1099 non-wage damages.
You may be eligible for a payment estimated to be $1,258.94 from a Class Action Settlement relating to your application for employment with Tower Engineering Professionals, Inc.; TEP Opco LLC; and/or TEPDB Opco, LLC.
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Administrator
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Court
King County Superior Court, State of Washington
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Official claim URL
epoasettlement2-12-2026.com
You may submit your claim online here by using your Unique ID and PIN found in the Notice sent to you.
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Objection deadline
May 11, 2026
The deadline to object is May 11, 2026.
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Opt-out deadline
May 11, 2026
The deadline to request exclusion from the Settlement is May 11, 2026.
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Class period start
March 21, 2022
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Class period end
February 12, 2026
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Court case number
25-2-09164-3 SEA
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Case name
Hill v. TEP OPCO, LLC, et al.
The lawsuit, Hill v. TEP OPCO, LLC, et al., Case No. 25-2-09164-3 SEA (the "Lawsuit") is currently pending in King County Superior Court.
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