Jeffrey Hill, ("Plaintiff" or "Class Representative"), filed a lawsuit against Parker-Hannifin Corporation, Exotic Metals Forming Company LLC, Parker-Seahawk Acquisitions, LLC, Total Filtration Services, Inc., and Lord Corporation (collectively, "Defendants") on behalf of himself and a class of allegedly similarly situated applicants. The lawsuit, Hill v. Parker-Hannifin Corporation, Case No. 24-2-16589-4 KNT (the "Lawsuit") is currently pending in King County Superior Court. Plaintiff claimed in the lawsuit that Defendants' job postings for open positions 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 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.
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. The deadline to submit a Claim Form is October 17, 2025. You may submit your claim online here by using your Unique ID and PIN found in the Notice sent to you. |
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 Defendants about the same legal claims in this Lawsuit. The deadline to request exclusion from the settlement is October 17, 2025. |
Object to the Settlement | You may 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 17, 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 November 21, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. |
Do Nothing | If you do nothing, you will remain in the Settlement Class, but you will forfeit the opportunity to receive a settlement payment 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. |
Upcoming Important Dates
Claim Deadline
10/17/2025
Opt Out Deadline
10/17/2025
Objection Deadline
10/17/2025
Final Approval Hearing
11/21/2025 at 1:30 p.m.