Milito v. Belcan Engineering Settlement: How to Claim

Who is covered by this settlement?

• You may be included if you applied for a Belcan job opening in Washington between January 1, 2023, and August 21, 2026, and the posting did not state the wage scale or salary range for the position.
• The notice says Belcan’s records indicate that notice recipients are eligible, but you can contact the Settlement Administrator if you are unsure.

How do I request a payment, and do I need documents?

• Submit a completed Claim Form by December 4, 2026. You may submit it online through the settlement website, or send it by email or mail to the Settlement Administrator.
• The notice says claims are verified and the administrator may ask for more information. It does not identify particular supporting documents that everyone must provide.
• Keep the Settlement Administrator updated if your mailing address or phone number changes.

How much could I receive?

• Class members with a timely, valid claim receive equal shares of the Net Settlement Fund.
• The $1,292.77 figure is an estimate shown in this notice. It is not guaranteed. The amount can be affected by the number of valid claims and amounts the Court awards from the Maximum Settlement Fund for fees, costs, expenses, and the plaintiff’s service award.
• Payments are described as non-wage damages and will be reported on a 1099.

When would payments be sent?

• The Court must approve the settlement and it must become final before benefits can be paid.
• If approved, checks will be mailed only after appeals and other reviews are complete. The notice does not give a specific payment date.
• A check expires 180 days after it is issued. Uncashed checks will be sent to the State of Washington under its unclaimed-property law.

What happens if I do nothing?

• If you do nothing, you will not receive a payment because a Claim Form is required.
• Unless you exclude yourself, you remain in the class and, if the settlement is approved, you give up the released claims against Belcan and the other released parties—even if you do not submit a claim.

How do I exclude myself from the settlement?

• To exclude yourself (also called opting out), mail an individual signed exclusion request by December 4, 2026. You cannot opt out by phone or email.
• Include your full name, address, a statement that you want to be excluded from this settlement, and your or your attorney’s signature and signing date.
• Opting out means you will not receive a settlement payment and will not be bound by the settlement’s release.

How can I object to the settlement?

• You may object only if you stay in the settlement class. File a written objection with King County Superior Court by December 4, 2026.
• You must also mail copies of the objection and supporting documents to Class Counsel and Belcan’s attorneys by that date.
• The notice lists detailed information that must be included, including your contact information, reasons for objecting, certain information about your attorney and prior settlement objections, and a signature and date.

Do I need to attend the court hearing?

• The Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for January 7, 2027, at 9:00 A.M. at King County Superior Court, King County Courthouse, 516 Third Avenue, Courtroom W-764, Seattle, Washington. Remote attendance is also available through the Zoom information in the notice.
• You do not have to attend. If you made a timely written objection that meets the requirements, the Court will consider it whether or not you attend.
• The hearing date or time may change by court order.