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Western Shield Acquisitions Wage Settlement
Court case: Alcaraz v. Western Shield Acquisitions, LLC
Hourly employees of Western Shield Acquisitions in California between January 15, 2016 and October 31, 2020 are covered by this wage settlement.
Current and former non-exempt hourly paid employees who worked for Western Shield Acquisitions, LLC in California at any time from January 15, 2016 to October 31, 2020. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 22, 2026.
⏳ 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.
Who may qualify
You self-certify the basics when you file — the settlement administrator makes the final eligibility decision.
You may qualify if you are a current or former non-exempt hourly paid employee who worked for Western Shield Acquisitions, LLC in California at any time from January 15, 2016 to October 31, 2020.
Official eligibility wording (read the exact text)
Current and former non-exempt hourly paid employees who worked for Western Shield Acquisitions, LLC in California at any time from January 15, 2016 to October 31, 2020.
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.
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Unknown.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
Important dates
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
File directly with CPT Group, Inc. via the official claim form.
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1Confirm you are within the eligible group described in the official notice — the settlement administrator determines eligibility.
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2Gather any documents the official form asks for — this settlement marks proof as Unknown.
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3Open the official claim form or settlement website run by CPT Group, Inc..
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4Submit accurate information through the official settlement administrator or government source.
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5Save your confirmation number if one is provided, then watch the payment status for distribution updates.
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When will I get paid?
- Claims open You are here
- Court approval
- Payments sent
- Distribution complete
Claims are still being accepted. Class-action payouts typically begin only after the claim deadline, final court approval, and any appeals.
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How we verified this record
Optional, but it's the whole point — every field below traces to a named official source we re-check on a schedule.
- Eligibility the official long-form settlement notice · Jun 22, 2026
- Administrator the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Court case the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Payment status the official settlement website · Jun 18, 2026
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Eligibility summary
Current and former non-exempt hourly paid employees who worked for Western Shield Acquisitions, LLC in California at any time from January 15, 2016 to October 31, 2020.
Verified Jun 22, 2026 · against the official long-form settlement notice
Class Members include all current and former non-exempt hourly paid employees who worked for Western Shield Acquisition, LLC in California at any time from January 15, 2016 to October 31, 2020.
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Payment status
Payments started
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Administrator
CPT Group, Inc.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court
Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles, Spring Street Courthouse
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Objection deadline
June 2, 2021
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Opt-out deadline
June 2, 2021
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court case number
20STCV01764
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Case name
Alcaraz v. Western Shield Acquisitions, LLC
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Common questions
Is the Western Shield Acquisitions Wage settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Western Shield Acquisitions Wage settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by CPT Group, Inc. under case 20STCV01764 in Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles, Spring Street Courthouse. 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 22, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
Current and former non-exempt hourly paid employees who worked for Western Shield Acquisitions, LLC in California at any time from January 15, 2016 to October 31, 2020.
How much can I get from this settlement?
The official settlement source does not state a per-person amount for this record. The settlement administrator sets payments after the valid claims are counted.
What is the claim deadline?
The official settlement source does not list a claim deadline for this record. Confirm the filing window on the official source before relying on it.
Do I need proof to claim?
The official settlement source does not specify what documentation a claim needs. Check the official claim form before filing.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Payments started. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will Western Shield Acquisitions Wage Settlement pay out?
Current payment status: Payments started. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official Western Shield Acquisitions Wage Settlement claim form?
The official claim form is hosted by the settlement administrator, CPT Group, Inc.. Use the 'Open official claim form' button on this page — never pay a fee to file.
Do former employees count?
Yes. Current and former non-exempt hourly employees in the class period are covered.
How much will I get?
No per-person figure is published; shares depend on the claims process.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
You'll need the Claim ID from your notice
The official claim form asks for the Claim ID (or Notice ID) the settlement mailed or emailed to the people it identified. Didn't get one? Here's how to get it:
- Check your email (including spam) and any mail from around when the settlement was announced — the Claim ID is usually printed right on the notice.
- Still can't find it? Contact the settlement administrator (CPT Group), tell them you believe you're a class member (for example, a customer or patient in the covered period), and ask them to look you up and send your Claim ID.
Not ready to file today? Track it free — we'll remind you before the deadline, and keep your claim details in one place.
Listed on the official settlement website (CPT Group).
Status history
Every status and verification change we have recorded for this settlement, newest first. We log the date we made each change; we never publish the underlying evidence link.
- Settlement published after verification.
- Verified field details updated from an official source.
- Payment status updated from an official source.
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Disclaimer
SettleSignal 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. You open the official claim form yourself. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.
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