Two individuals, James Russell Norman, and Cherie Burke, filed a lawsuit against Defendant Sizzling Platter, LLC (“Defendant”) on behalf of themselves and a class of allegedly similarly situated applicants. The lawsuit, James Russell Norman & Cherie Burke v. Sizzling Platter, LLC, King County Superior Court Case No. 25-2-10677-2 SEA (the “Lawsuit”) is currently pending in King County Superior Court. James Russell Norman and Cherie Burke (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) claimed in the lawsuit that Defendant’s job postings in Washington did not disclose the wage scale or salary range and/or general description of benefits or other compensation being offered in violation of Washington law. Defendant disputes Plaintiffs’ claims and contends it has not violated any law and that Plaintiffs’ claims are without merit.
The Court has not made any determinations regarding the merits of the Plaintiffs’ claims, and it has not decided whether Defendant violated the law.
The Parties to the Lawsuit have reached a proposed Class Action Settlement. The Proposed Class Action Settlement includes a minimum payment by Defendant of $634,472.50 (“Minimum Settlement Fund”) and a maximum payment by Defendant of $937,650.00 (“Maximum Settlement Fund”). On August 5, 2026, the Court issued an order preliminarily approving the settlement and authorizing the Settlement Administrator, Simpluris, Inc., (“Settlement Administrator”) to issue the Notice and Claim Form.
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.
Please read the information on this website carefully. Your legal rights are affected regardless of whether you act or do not act. For complete details, please see the Settlement Agreement, the terms of which control.
Your Legal Rights and Options in this Settlement | |
Submit a Claim Form | This is the only way you are eligible to receive a payment from this settlement. You give up any right to sue Defendant, and certain parties related to Defendant, about the claims that have been or could have been asserted based on the facts alleged in this Lawsuit. The deadline to submit a Claim Form is November 17, 2026. You may submit your claim online here using the LoginID and PIN provided to you in your personalized Notice. You may also send your Claim Form to the Settlement Administrator by mail or email. |
Exclude Yourself from the Settlement | If you request to be excluded, you will no longer be in the Settlement Class and will not be eligible to receive a settlement payment. This is the only option that allows you to keep any right to sue Defendant about the same legal claims in this Lawsuit. The deadline to request exclusion from the settlement is November 17, 2026. |
Object to the Settlement | Write to the Court explaining why you do not agree with the settlement. You must not exclude yourself from the settlement if you wish to object. If you do not exclude yourself from the settlement, you give up any right to sue Defendant, and certain parties related to Defendant, about the claims that have been or could have been asserted based on the facts alleged in this Lawsuit. The deadline to object is November 17, 2026. |
Attend the Final Approval Hearing | You may ask the Court for permission for you or your attorney to speak about your objection at the Final Approval Hearing. The Final Approval Hearing will be held on February 19, 2027, at 9:00 A.M. |
Do Nothing | If you do nothing, you will remain in the Settlement Class, but will forfeit the opportunity to receive any compensation and give up any right to sue Defendant, and certain parties related to Defendant, about the claims that have been or could have been asserted based on the facts alleged in this Lawsuit. |
Upcoming Important Dates
Claim Deadline
11/17/2026
Opt Out Deadline
11/17/2026
Objection Deadline
11/17/2026
Final Approval Hearing
2/19/2027 at 9:00 A.M.