Who is included, and do I need to file a claim?
- The settlement covers part-time hourly instructional faculty who worked for Long Beach Community College District from April 5, 2019 through August 25, 2025.
- No claim form is required. A class member who does not opt out receives an automatic payment.
How is my payment calculated?
- The $18 million gross fund is reduced by Court-approved fees, expenses, service awards, and administration costs.
- The remaining amount is divided using each participating person’s weighted Weekly Credit Hours.
- The parties ask the Court to approve treating half as wages and half as liquidated damages and interest.
What if the Weekly Credit Hours on my notice are wrong?
- Send the Administrator a signed challenge by mail, email, or fax by December 3, 2026.
- Include copies of pay stubs or other records showing the different hours. Do not send originals.
How do I opt out?
- Send a personally signed written request to the Administrator by December 3, 2026.
- A person who opts out receives no payment but keeps the right to pursue covered wage claims separately.
How can I object or attend the hearing?
- Send a signed written objection to the Administrator by December 3, 2026.
- The final approval hearing is scheduled for February 9, 2027 at 10 a.m. in Department 11 of the Los Angeles Superior Court, with a virtual option described in the notice.
When will checks be mailed?
- Checks are mailed after final approval and any appeal. The notice does not give a specific payment date.
- If your address changes, notify the Administrator. A voided check is sent to California’s Unclaimed Property Fund in the recipient’s name.
Other Important Dates
- Exclusion deadline: 2026-12-03
- Objection deadline: 2026-12-03
- Final approval hearing: February 9, 2027 at 10 a.m.
- Hearing location: Department 11 of the Los Angeles Superior Court, 312 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Case Details
- Total settlement fund: $18,000,000
- Case name: Karen Roberts et al. v. Long Beach Community College District
- Case number: 22STCV11381
- Court: Los Angeles Superior Court
- Administrator: Simpluris, Inc.
- Official Settlement Website: https://www.RobertsLBCCDClassAction.com
Sources
Official Settlement Website
Claim form, FAQ, deadlines, administrator information
Visit Site →Claim form, FAQ, deadlines, administrator information
Official Settlement Notice (PDF)
Court-approved notice describing eligibility and benefits
Open PDF →Court-approved notice describing eligibility and benefits