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Wise Auto Group $1M Wage and Hour Class Action Settlement
Court case: Huy Tran, et al. v. Wise Auto Group, et al.
If you worked hourly or on commission at a Wise Auto Group dealership, you'll get a check automatically — no claim form needed. The $1,007,367.62 settlement covers current and former non-exempt employees across four dealerships. Your individual payout depends on how many workweeks and pay periods you worked.
Non-exempt employees paid hourly or on commission by Anthony A. Batarse Inc., Lloyd A. Wise Motors Inc., and/or Vallejo Nissan Inc. from January 7, 2017 through July 30, 2025, and/or Wise Vision Inc. from November 17, 2019 through July 30, 2025. Payout: $1,007,367.62. No proof of purchase is required to file. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 22, 2026.
Who may qualify
You self-certify the basics when you file — the settlement administrator makes the final eligibility decision.
You may qualify if you're a current or former non-exempt employee who was paid hourly or on commission at any of these four dealerships: Anthony A. Batarse Inc., Lloyd A. Wise Motors Inc., or Vallejo Nissan Inc. (January 7, 2017 through July 30, 2025), or Wise Vision Inc. (November 17, 2019 through July 30, 2025).
Official eligibility wording (read the exact text)
Non-exempt employees paid hourly or on commission by Anthony A. Batarse Inc., Lloyd A. Wise Motors Inc., and/or Vallejo Nissan Inc. from January 7, 2017 through July 30, 2025, and/or Wise Vision Inc. from November 17, 2019 through July 30, 2025.
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 No.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
Important dates
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
No claim form is needed — Apex Class Action issues this refund automatically; confirm your eligibility and contact details on the official source.
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1Check the official source to confirm you are within the eligible group — the settlement administrator determines eligibility.
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2Make sure Apex Class Action has your current mailing address or payment details if the official source provides a way to update them.
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3No claim form is required for an automatic refund; you do not need to pay anyone or submit documents to receive it.
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4Watch the payment status on this record and on the official source — payments begin only after the court or program process concludes.
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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.
- Payout details the official settlement website · Jun 20, 2026
- Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 20, 2026
- Proof requirement the official settlement website · Jun 22, 2026
- Administrator the official settlement website · Jun 22, 2026
- Court case the official settlement website · Jun 22, 2026
- Payment status the official settlement website · Jun 21, 2026
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Eligibility summary
Non-exempt employees paid hourly or on commission by Anthony A. Batarse Inc., Lloyd A. Wise Motors Inc., and/or Vallejo Nissan Inc. from January 7, 2017 through July 30, 2025, and/or Wise Vision Inc. from November 17, 2019 through July 30, 2025.
Verified Jun 20, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Proof requirement
No
Verified Jun 22, 2026 · against the official settlement website
To receive your payment, all you need to do is keep the Settlement Administrator informed of your current mailing address.
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Payment status
Payment pending
Verified Jun 21, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Estimated payout
$1,007,367.62
Verified Jun 20, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Administrator
Apex Class Action
Verified Jun 22, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court
Superior Court of California, County of Solano
Verified Jun 22, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Objection deadline
July 13, 2026
Verified Jun 22, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Opt-out deadline
July 13, 2026
Verified Jun 22, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Automatic refund
Yes — automatic, no claim needed
Verified Jun 22, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Class period start
January 7, 2017
Verified Jun 22, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Class period end
July 30, 2025
Verified Jun 22, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court case number
FCS055892
Verified Jun 22, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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No-claim explanation
Class members automatically receive payment unless they exclude themselves; no claim form is required.
Verified Jun 22, 2026 · against the official settlement website
To receive your payment, all you need to do is keep the Settlement Administrator informed of your current mailing address.
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Case name
Huy Tran, et al. v. Wise Auto Group, et al.
Verified Jun 22, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Case Name: Huy Tran, et al. v. Wise Auto Group, et al.
Common questions
Is the Wise Auto Group $1M Wage and Hour Class Action settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Wise Auto Group $1M Wage and Hour Class Action settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by Apex Class Action under case FCS055892 in Superior Court of California, County of Solano. File only through the official settlement website (autodealershipsettlement.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?
Non-exempt employees paid hourly or on commission by Anthony A. Batarse Inc., Lloyd A. Wise Motors Inc., and/or Vallejo Nissan Inc. from January 7, 2017 through July 30, 2025, and/or Wise Vision Inc. from November 17, 2019 through July 30, 2025.
How much can I get from the Wise Auto Group $1M Wage and Hour Class Action settlement?
$1,007,367.62. The exact amount you may receive is decided by the settlement administrator based on your valid claim and is not guaranteed; a total settlement-fund figure is shared among all eligible claimants, not paid to each person.
What is the claim deadline?
No claim deadline applies to this record: the payment is issued automatically, without a claim form.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: No. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Payment pending. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will Wise Auto Group $1M Wage and Hour Class Action Settlement pay out?
Current payment status: Payment pending. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official Wise Auto Group $1M Wage and Hour Class Action Settlement claim form?
No claim form is needed — Class members automatically receive payment unless they exclude themselves; no claim form is required. Never pay a fee to claim a settlement payment.
Do I need to fill out any forms?
No. If you're identified in the employer's records as a class member, a check gets mailed to you automatically. There's nothing to submit.
How much will I get?
Your individual amount is shown in Paragraph 8 of the Notice you received. The exact figure depends on how many workweeks and pay periods you worked and the total number of people in the settlement.
When will I get paid?
Checks go out after the court grants final approval. The Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for August 11, 2026.
What if I want to opt out or object?
Both the exclusion and objection deadlines are July 13, 2026. To opt out means you won't receive a payment but keep the right to sue separately. To object means you stay in but formally dispute terms of the settlement.
Who do I contact if I have questions or a new address?
Reach the settlement administrator, Apex Class Action, at 1-800-355-0700 or support@apexclassaction.com. Updating your address is important so the check reaches you.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
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.
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Listed on the official settlement website (Apex Class Action).
Status history
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Disclaimer
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