An applicant for employment, Jacob Atkinson (“Plaintiff” or “Class Representative”), filed a lawsuit against Sonesta International Hotels Corporation; Sonesta RL Hotels Franchising, Inc.; and Sonesta RL Hotels Canada Franchising, Inc.; HPT TRS IHG-2, INC.; and Kimpton Hotel & Restaurant Group, LLC (collectively, “Defendants”) (“Defendants,” and collectively with Plaintiff, the “Parties”) on behalf of himself and a class of similarly situated individuals. The lawsuit, Atkinson v. Sonesta International Hotels Corporation, et al., Case No. 23-2-19802-6 SEA (the “Lawsuit”) is currently pending in King County Superior Court. Plaintiff claimed in the Lawsuit that one of Defendants’ job postings for an open position in Washington did not disclose the wage scale or salary range being offered. Defendants dispute Plaintiff’s claims and contend they have not violated any law and Plaintiff’s claims are without merit.
The Court has not made any determinations regarding the merits of the Plaintiff’s claims.
YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS | |
SUBMIT A CLAIM FORM | This is the only way you are eligible to receive a payment from this settlement. The deadline to submit a Claim Form is October 28, 2024. |
EXCLUDE YOURSELF | If you request to be excluded, you will no longer be in the Settlement Class and will not receive a settlement payment. This is the only option that allows you to keep any right to sue for claims in the Lawsuit. The deadline to request exclusion from the settlement is October 28, 2024. |
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. The deadline to object is October 28, 2024. |
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 December 13, 2024 at 10:00 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 Defendants, and certain parties related to Defendants, about the claims that have been or could have been asserted based on the facts alleged in this Lawsuit. |
If you have any questions regarding the administration of the Atkinson v. Sonesta International Hotels Corporation, et al. Class Action, you may contact the Settlement Administrator.
(888) 369-3780
Atkinson v. Sonesta International Hotels Corporation, et al.
P.O. Box 26170
Santa Ana, CA 92799