{"id":804,"date":"2017-12-11T05:17:33","date_gmt":"2017-12-11T05:17:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.csrflsasettlement.com\/?page_id=804"},"modified":"2025-12-16T11:57:15","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T19:57:15","slug":"faqs-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.csrflsasettlement.com\/index.php\/faqs-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-stackable-accordion stk-block-accordion stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-block stk-4f3d4bd is-style-default\" data-block-id=\"4f3d4bd\">\n<summary class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-799d5ed stk--container-small stk-block-accordion__heading\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"799d5ed\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-799d5ed-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-799d5ed-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-f3807a4\" data-block-id=\"f3807a4\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-a02046a\" id=\"how-is-the-settlement-being-allocated\" data-block-id=\"a02046a\"><style>.stk-a02046a {box-shadow:0px 2px 20px #99999933 !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">How is the Settlement being allocated?<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-6088ab0\" data-block-id=\"6088ab0\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-6088ab0\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-6088-ab-0-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-6088-ab-0-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-down\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-down fa-w-14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/summary>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-2c85e87 stk-block-accordion__content\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"2c85e87\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-2c85e87-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-2c85e87-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-1f88a7e\" data-block-id=\"1f88a7e\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-justify\">The total Settlement amount of $900,000.00 which was approved by the Court is being allocated as follows:<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-d0540ff\" data-block-id=\"d0540ff\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-justify\">(a) $543,676.40 dollars to be paid to Settlement Collective Members (\u201cNet Settlement Amount\u201d) This amount is divided pursuant to the allocation formula described in Section 3 below.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-2a904b4\" data-block-id=\"2a904b4\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-justify\">(b) $10,000.00 to the Named Plaintiff, in exchange for her General Release, along with compensation for the time she spent and the risk she incurred in representing you in this litigation.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-cff2355\" data-block-id=\"cff2355\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-justify\">(c) $300,000.00 of the Gross Settlement Amount for attorneys\u2019 fees. The attorneys\u2019 fees compensate your attorneys for the time spent litigating the case, during which they have not been paid.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-7e87a11\" data-block-id=\"7e87a11\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-justify\">(d) Reimbursement of litigation costs not to exceed $8,740.60<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-94fc5b8\" data-block-id=\"94fc5b8\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-justify\">(e) Administrative costs of $37,583.00.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-stackable-accordion stk-block-accordion stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-block stk-08f43a7 is-style-default\" data-block-id=\"08f43a7\">\n<summary class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-251a398 stk--container-small stk-block-accordion__heading\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"251a398\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-251a398-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-251a398-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-d0f37fc\" data-block-id=\"d0f37fc\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-879af6c\" id=\"how-was-my-individual-settlement-payment-calculated\" data-block-id=\"879af6c\"><style>.stk-879af6c {box-shadow:0px 2px 20px #99999933 !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">How was my Individual Settlement Payment calculated?<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-3b67fc6\" data-block-id=\"3b67fc6\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-3b67fc6\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-3-b-67-fc-6-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-3-b-67-fc-6-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-down\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-down fa-w-14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/summary>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-28d9899 stk-block-accordion__content\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"28d9899\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-28d9899-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-28d9899-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-7a25edd\" data-block-id=\"7a25edd\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-justify\">Each Settlement Class Member\u2019s Individual Settlement Payment was calculated from Defendant\u2019s payroll data. The Net Settlement Amount was divided into equal shares based upon the total number of workweeks worked by all Settlement Collective Members during the Relevant Period, with each workweek equal to one-share of the Net Settlement Amount. Your Individual Settlement Payment was calculated by multiplying the total number of workweeks you worked by one share, less applicable taxes.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-0de3df5\" data-block-id=\"0de3df5\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-justify\">The Parties agreed for tax purposes, each Individual Settlement Payment will be allocated 50% to wages and reported to you on an IRS Form W-2; and 50% to statutory liquidated damages to be reported on an IRS Form 1099. Settlement Collective Members will be responsible for the taxes on all payments received by them, for filing returns, and reporting all income received to state and federal taxing authorities, and for payment of any other applicable taxes due. <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-8dade8d\" data-block-id=\"8dade8d\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-justify\">Counsel for the Parties cannot provide any advice regarding your tax obligations. You should seek tax advice from your own tax advisor.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-464bf8f\" data-block-id=\"464bf8f\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-justify\">You have 60 days calendar days after the issuance of your Settlement check to cash, deposit, or cause to be deposited the Settlement check. After that time, the Settlement check will expire and any uncashed Settlement checks will be returned to the Defendant, and you will not receive a payment as a result of the Settlement.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-stackable-accordion stk-block-accordion stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-block stk-80f656d is-style-default\" data-block-id=\"80f656d\">\n<summary class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-6220aa4 stk--container-small stk-block-accordion__heading\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"6220aa4\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-6220aa4-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-6220aa4-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-a1c60ba\" data-block-id=\"a1c60ba\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-a31b80f\" id=\"where-can-i-get-more-information\" data-block-id=\"a31b80f\"><style>.stk-a31b80f {box-shadow:0px 2px 20px #99999933 !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Where can I get more information?<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-e8ee3fc\" data-block-id=\"e8ee3fc\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-e8ee3fc\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-e-8-ee-3-fc-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-e-8-ee-3-fc-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-down\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-down fa-w-14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/summary>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-52857d4 stk-block-accordion__content\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"52857d4\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-52857d4-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-52857d4-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-89549db\" data-block-id=\"89549db\"><style>.stk-89549db {margin-bottom:12px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-justify\">You may view the Amended Complaint, Settlement Agreement, and Approval Order <a href=\"https:\/\/www.csrflsasettlement.com\/index.php\/settlement-documents\/\">HERE<\/a> or by contacting the Claims Administrator at:<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-94c097d\" data-block-id=\"94c097d\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-center\">Cocagne, et al. v Morley Companies, Inc.<br>c\/o Atticus Administration<br>PO Box 64053<br>Saint Paul, MN 55164<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:CSRFLSASettlement@atticusadmin.com\">CSRFLSASettlement@atticusadmin.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-39abd38\" data-block-id=\"39abd38\"><style>.stk-39abd38 {margin-bottom:12px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Or by contacting the attorneys representing Plaintiffs at:<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-bc16023\" data-block-id=\"bc16023\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-center\">Andrew R. Frisch, Esq.<br>Morgan &amp; Morgan, P.A.<br>8151 Peters Road, Suite 4000<br>Plantation Florida 33324<br>Direct Dial: (954) 318-0268<br>E-mail: <a href=\"mailto:afrisch@forthepeople.com\">afrisch@forthepeople.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-stackable-accordion stk-block-accordion stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-block stk-929e714 is-style-default\" data-block-id=\"929e714\">\n<summary class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-89a1587 stk--container-small stk-block-accordion__heading\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"89a1587\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-89a1587-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-89a1587-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-ce30747\" data-block-id=\"ce30747\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-995be7f\" id=\"how-did-i-get-involved\" data-block-id=\"995be7f\"><style>.stk-995be7f {box-shadow:0px 2px 20px #99999933 !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">How did I get involved?<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-d461a79\" data-block-id=\"d461a79\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-d461a79\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-d-461-a-79-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-d-461-a-79-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-down\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-down fa-w-14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/summary>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-acbe761 stk-block-accordion__content\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"acbe761\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-acbe761-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-acbe761-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-3e1d546\" data-block-id=\"3e1d546\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-justify\">On April 26, 2024, the Named Plaintiff Jodi Cocagne filed this lawsuit as a collective action. On December 4, 2025, the Court approved the Parties\u2019 Settlement as an FLSA collective action and authorized this Settlement Notice to members of the collective and provided members of the collective 45 days to return their Claim Form and join the case as Settlement Collective Members. By returning a valid Claim Form, you consent to join the lawsuit and join the Settlement as a Settlement Collective Member.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-stackable-accordion stk-block-accordion stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-block stk-c541b90 is-style-default\" data-block-id=\"c541b90\">\n<summary class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-f593366 stk--container-small stk-block-accordion__heading\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"f593366\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-f593366-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-f593366-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-6692556\" data-block-id=\"6692556\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-780efa2\" id=\"why-is-there-a-settlement\" data-block-id=\"780efa2\"><style>.stk-780efa2 {box-shadow:0px 2px 20px #99999933 !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Why is there a Settlement?<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-f6d1ed0\" data-block-id=\"f6d1ed0\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-f6d1ed0\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-f-6-d-1-ed-0-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-f-6-d-1-ed-0-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-down\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-down fa-w-14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/summary>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-9229b4d stk-block-accordion__content\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"9229b4d\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-9229b4d-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-9229b4d-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-aa2f0fe\" data-block-id=\"aa2f0fe\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-justify\">The Court did not decide in favor of Plaintiff or Defendant. Instead, both sides agreed to a Settlement without Defendant\u2019s admission of liability, which brings the litigation to an end. That way, Plaintiff and Defendant avoid the cost, delay, and uncertainty of moving forward in litigation, a trial and possible appeals, and the Settlement Collective Members will receive compensation.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-stackable-accordion stk-block-accordion stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-block stk-3dea55d is-style-default\" data-block-id=\"3dea55d\">\n<summary class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-02195b1 stk--container-small stk-block-accordion__heading\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"02195b1\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-02195b1-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-02195b1-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-a1c93f6\" data-block-id=\"a1c93f6\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-99cabe4\" id=\"what-legal-claims-will-i-release-if-i-participate-in-the-settlement\" data-block-id=\"99cabe4\"><style>.stk-99cabe4 {box-shadow:0px 2px 20px #99999933 !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">What legal claims will I release if I participate in the Settlement?<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-4319898\" data-block-id=\"4319898\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-4319898\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-4319898-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-4319898-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-down\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-down fa-w-14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/summary>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-f94fe74 stk-block-accordion__content\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"f94fe74\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-f94fe74-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-f94fe74-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-573f844\" data-block-id=\"573f844\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-justify\">Under the Settlement, if you return your Claim Form, you cannot sue again or be part of any other lawsuit against Defendant about the same legal issues in this case. It also means that all the Court\u2019s orders will apply and legally bind you. The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan has approved the Settlement, and under the terms of the Settlement, all Settlement Collective Members will be bound by the Release which waives and releases all Released Claims against the Released Parties during the Released Period. As set forth in the Agreement, these terms mean:<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Released Claims<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-fa12b3b\" data-block-id=\"fa12b3b\"><style>.stk-fa12b3b {margin-bottom:12px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">\u201cReleased Claims\u201d includes State Law and FLSA Claims, which are defined as follows:<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-a2981d2\" data-block-id=\"a2981d2\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-a2981d2-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-5b42455\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"5b42455\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-5b42455-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-5b42455-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-933a39e\" data-block-id=\"933a39e\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-933a39e-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-bd5c0bb\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"bd5c0bb\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-bd5c0bb-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-bd5c0bb-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-fd7767e\" data-block-id=\"fd7767e\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-fd7767e-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-c8b60cc\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"c8b60cc\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-c8b60cc-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-c8b60cc-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-d5ad928\" data-block-id=\"d5ad928\"><style>.stk-d5ad928 {margin-bottom:12px !important;margin-left:25px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">(i) <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">State Law Claims<\/span>: means any and all claims, debts, penalties, liabilities, demands, obligations, guarantees, costs, expenses, attorneys\u2019 fees, damages, action or causes of action of whatever kind or nature, whether known or unknown, expressly limited to wage and hour claims under Michigan or any other state or federal law for unpaid regular and\/or overtime for hours worked by the Collective Member, and any damages, penalties, interests, fees or costs derivative from those wage and hour claims available under any state or federal law, that were or could have been alleged in the Action or that reasonably arise out of the acts alleged in the Action, which includes all claims under any state or local law for payment for time worked for Morley, and including associated liquidated damages, interest, and penalty claims that were asserted or could have been asserted in this Action for work performed by the Collective Member during the Collective Period (through November 11, 2024). This release includes all claims for unpaid wages as alleged in the operative Complaint, including but not limited to claims for alleged off-the-clock work and claims for alleged failure to pay minimum wage or overtime, under any state minimum wage laws, state wage payment and collection laws, state overtime statutes, state common law and unjust enrichment, <em>quantum meruit<\/em>, and pursuant to wage contract claims<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-642b45c\" data-block-id=\"642b45c\"><style>.stk-642b45c {margin-left:25px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-justify\">(ii) <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">FLSA Claims<\/span>: mean any and all claims, debts, penalties, liabilities, demands, obligations, guarantees, costs, expenses, attorneys\u2019 fees, damages, action or causes of action of whatever kind or nature, whether known or unknown, expressly limited to wage and hour claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act for unpaid minimum wage or overtime, and any damages, penalties, interests, fees or costs derivative from those wage and hour claims available under the FLSA, that were specifically alleged in the Action or that reasonably arise out of the factual predicate of the acts alleged in the Action, which includes all claims under the FLSA for payment for time worked for Morley, and including associated liquidated damages, interest, and penalty claims derivative of those claims for payment for time worked that were asserted or could have been asserted in this Action based on the factual predicate alleged in the Complaint under the FLSA during the Collective Period through November 11, 2024.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Released Parties<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-4abcf51\" data-block-id=\"4abcf51\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text has-text-align-justify\">\u201cReleased Parties\u201d or \u201cReleasees\u201d means Morley Incorporated, Inc. 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