An applicant for employment, John Milito (“Plaintiff” or “Class Representative”), filed a lawsuit against Brook, Inc. (“Defendant”) on behalf of himself and a class of similarly situated applicants for employment. The lawsuit, Milito v. Brook, Inc. No. 24-2-20266-8 SEA (the “Lawsuit”) is pending in King County Superior Court. Plaintiff claimed in the lawsuit that Defendant’s job postings for open positions in Washington did not disclose the wage scale or salary range and/or general description of benefits being offered in violation of Washington law. Defendant disputes Plaintiff’s claims and contends it has 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, and it has not decided whether Defendant violated the law.
The parties to the lawsuit (the “Parties”) have reached a proposed Class Action Settlement. The settlement includes a total payment by Defendant of $1,000,000 (“Common Fund”). On March 26, 2025 the Court issued an order preliminarily approving the settlement and authorizing the Settlement Administrator Simpluris, Inc. (“Settlement Administrator”) to issue notice.
Class Members are receiving the Notice because Defendant’s records indicate they are eligible to participate in the settlement as a member of the Settlement Class. “Settlement Class Members” include “Plaintiff and all individuals who, from January 1, 2023, through the date of preliminary approval, applied for a job opening in the State of Washington with Brook, Inc. where the job posting did not disclose the wage scale or salary range and/or a general description of benefits for the position.”
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 Notice and 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, available here.
Your Legal Rights and Options | |
Do Nothing | You will remain in the Settlement Class, receive a settlement payment upon confirmation of address, and will release certain claims against Defendant. |
Exclude Yourself from the Settlement | 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 Defendant about the same legal claims in this Lawsuit. The deadline to request exclusion from the settlement is June 11, 2025. |
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 June 11, 2025. |
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 August 1, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. |
Upcoming Important Dates
Objection Deadline
6/11/2025
Opt Out Deadline
6/11/2025
Final Approval Hearing
8/1/2025 at 10:30 a.m.