John Milito (“Plaintiff”) filed a lawsuit against Talkdesk, Inc. (“Defendant”) on behalf of himself and a class of similarly situated applicants for employment for alleged violations of the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, chapter 49.58 RCW. The lawsuit, John Milito v. Talkdesk, Inc., is currently pending in King County Superior Court as Case Number 25-2-21719-1 SEA (the “Lawsuit”). The Court has not made any determinations regarding the merits of the Lawsuit. Defendant denies the allegations in the Lawsuit and also denies that Plaintiff’s claims would have been appropriate for certification as a class action in the absence of a settlement.
The Parties have reached a proposed settlement which includes a payment by Defendant of $1,828,288.00 to $2,785,000.00, depending on how many Settlement Class Members submit claims. On June 17, 2026, the Court issued an order preliminarily approving the settlement and authorizing the Settlement Administrator, Simpluris, Inc. (“Settlement Administrator”), to issue the Notice and Claim Form.
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.
Please read the information on this website carefully. Your legal rights are affected regardless of whether you act or do not act. For complete details, please see the Settlement Agreement, the terms of which control.
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 13, 2026. You may submit your claim online here using the LoginID and PIN provided to you in your personalized Notice. You may also send your Claim Form to the Settlement Administrator by mail or email. |
Exclude Yourself from the Settlement | If you request exclusion, 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 legal claims in this Lawsuit. The deadline to request exclusion is October 13, 2026. |
Object to the Settlement | You may submit written notice 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 13, 2026. |
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 before Judge Janet Helson on November 20, 2026, at 8:30 A.M. To attend this hearing remotely please use the following link: Zoom Link: https://kingcounty.zoom.us/j/82191528556 Meeting ID: 821 9152 8556 |
Do Nothing | If you do nothing, you will remain in the Settlement Class but will forfeit the opportunity to receive a settlement payment and give up any right to sue Defendant, and certain parties related to Defendant, about the claims that have been alleged in this Lawsuit. |
Upcoming Important Dates
Claim Deadline
10/13/2026
Objection Deadline
10/13/2026
Opt Out Deadline
10/13/2026
Final Approval Hearing
11/20/2026 at 8:30 a.m.