Kittlitz v. Half Price Books, Records, Magazines Inc.

Submit Claim

You may be eligible for a payment between $657.38 and $5,000.00 from a class action settlement related to Half Price Books, Records, Magazines, Incorporated's hiring practices.

What is this Lawsuit about?

Plaintiff claims that Defendant violated Washington law, RCW 49.58.110, by not disclosing the wage scale or salary range being offered in job postings for open positions.
Defendant denies all of the claims in the Lawsuit and contends that it is not liable to Plaintiff or the Settlement Class in any way.

How do I know if I am in the Settlement Class?

If Defendant's records show you submitted an application for job listing numbers 905623, 912624, 912696, 993830, or 1111120 in Washington with Defendant between January 1, 2023, and June 11, 2025 (the "Settlement Class Period") where the job posting allegedly did not disclose the wage scale or salary range.

What does the Settlement provide?

All Settlement Class Members who submit a timely, valid Claim Form are eligible to receive an equal share of the Settlement Fund. Your estimated payment amount is $657.38, but it could be as high as $5,000.00 depending on how many Settlement Class Members submit a valid and timely Claim Form. Settlement payments will be characterized as non-wage damages and interest and reported on a Form 1099-Misc.

YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND OPTIONS IN THIS SETTLEMENT

Submit a Claim and Receive a Payment from the Settlement This is the only way you can be eligible to receive a monetary payment from this settlement. The deadline to submit a Claim Form, either by mail or via the settlement website, is December 9, 2025.
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 December 9, 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 December 9, 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 February 20, 2026 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 settlement payment and will give up any right to sue Defendant and the other Released Parties about the claims that have been or could have been asserted based on the facts alleged in this Lawsuit.
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