Wise Auto Group $1M Wage and Hour Class Action Settlement
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.
Varies; amount depends on number of workweeks and pay periods worked during the class period relative to total participating class members. Gross settlement fund is $1,007,367.62.
Your specific amount is listed in Paragraph 8 of the Notice you received. The share each person gets is calculated based on the number of workweeks and pay periods they worked during the class period, compared to the total pool of participating class members. The gross settlement fund is $1,007,367.62.
Official site: autodealershipsettlement.com
Who may qualify
You 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
All current and former non-exempt employees paid hourly or on commission who worked for Anthony A. Batarse Inc., Lloyd A. Wise Motors Inc., Vallejo Nissan Inc., or Wise Vision Inc. during the applicable class periods.
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
- Exclusion deadline
- July 13, 2026
- Objection deadline
- July 13, 2026
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as No.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
What you need
No claim form required. If you're in the defendants' records as a class member, your check is mailed automatically after the court grants final approval. If you want to opt out or object, the deadline for both is July 13, 2026.
How to file this claim
- Verify you worked for Anthony A. Batarse Inc., Lloyd A. Wise Motors Inc., Vallejo Nissan Inc., or Wise Vision Inc. as a non-exempt hourly or commission employee during the applicable dates.
- Check that your current mailing address is on file with the settlement administrator — that's where your check ships.
- If you want to opt out of the settlement, submit your exclusion by July 13, 2026.
- If you want to object to the settlement terms, submit your objection by July 13, 2026.
- Wait for final court approval at the August 11, 2026 hearing, after which checks are mailed.
Watch out for
- Opt-out deadline and objection deadline are both July 13, 2026 — missing them means you're in the settlement and waive your right to sue separately.
- Your check goes to the address the defendants have on file. If it's outdated, contact the settlement administrator to update it.
- Your individual payout amount is listed in Paragraph 8 of the Notice you received — check that document for your specific number.
- Final court approval is August 11, 2026; checks won't mail until after that date.
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?
No claim form is needed — Apex Class Action issues this refund automatically; confirm your eligibility and contact details on the official source.
- Check the official source to confirm you are within the eligible group — the settlement administrator determines eligibility.
- Make sure Apex Class Action has your current mailing address or payment details if the official source provides a way to update them.
- No claim form is required for an automatic refund; you do not need to pay anyone or submit documents to receive it.
- Watch 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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How we verified this record
- Payout details the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Proof requirement the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Administrator the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
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Eligibility summary
All current and former non-exempt employees paid hourly or on commission who worked for Anthony A. Batarse Inc., Lloyd A. Wise Motors Inc., Vallejo Nissan Inc., or Wise Vision Inc. during the applicable class periods.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Proof requirement
No
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Estimated payout
Varies; amount depends on number of workweeks and pay periods worked during the class period relative to total participating class members. Gross settlement fund is $1,007,367.62.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Administrator
Apex Class Action
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Court
Superior Court of California, County of Solano
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Objection deadline
July 13, 2026
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Opt-out deadline
July 13, 2026
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Automatic refund
Yes — automatic, no claim needed
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Class period start
January 7, 2017
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Class period end
July 30, 2025
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No-claim explanation
If the defendants' records identify them as a class member, they will automatically receive their payment after the court grants final approval
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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. 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 17, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
All current and former non-exempt employees paid hourly or on commission who worked for Anthony A. Batarse Inc., Lloyd A. Wise Motors Inc., Vallejo Nissan Inc., or Wise Vision Inc. during the applicable class periods.
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: Unknown. 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: Unknown. 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 — If the defendants' records identify them as a class member, they will automatically receive their payment after the court grants final approval 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.
If the defendants' records identify them as a class member, they will automatically receive their payment after the court grants final approval
Listed on the official settlement website (Apex Class Action).
Disclaimer
This service 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. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.
Change log
- June 17, 2026 — Settlement published after verification.
- June 17, 2026 — Verified field details updated from an official source.