Official Settlement Website
Manuel Gonzalez Paniagua v. United Rentals (North America), Inc.
This website is for all current and former non-exempt employees who worked for Defendant in Washington at any time from July 23, 2021, through March 23, 2026. Read this website carefully. Your legal rights could be affected whether you act or not.
The Court's final approval hearing is scheduled for December 11, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. before the Hon. Haydee Vargas, King County Superior Court, 516 3rd Ave, Courtroom W-764, Seattle, WA 98104.
About the Settlement
The Superior Court of the State of Washington for the County of King has preliminarily approved this class action lawsuit filed by Manuel Gonzalez Paniagua ("Class Representative") against United Rentals (North America), Inc. ("Defendant") for alleged wage and hour violations (the "Lawsuit").
The Lawsuit alleges the following legal causes of action: (1) Minimum Wage Act Violations: RCW 49.46 et seq., (2) Failure to Pay Overtime Wages: RCW 49.46.130, (3) Meal Period Violations: RCW 49.12.020 and WAC 296-126-092, (4) Rest Break Violations: RCW 49.12.020 and WAC 296-126-092, (5) Unpaid Wages on Termination: RCW 49.48 et seq., (6) Willful Refusal to Pay Wages: RCW 49.52.050.
The Class Representative is a former employee of Defendant. Plaintiff is represented by Ferraro Vega Employment Lawyers and Rekhi & Wolk, P.S. ("Class Counsel"). Defendant denies all claims and maintains it has fully complied with the law.
Your Options
Do Nothing
You do not have to do anything in response to this notice. There is no claim form to submit. If you do nothing, you will remain eligible to automatically receive an Individual Class Payment if the Court grants final approval of the settlement. In such case, you will be bound by the release provisions in the settlement and release your claims in exchange for compensation.
Opt Out
You may opt out of the Settlement by submitting a Request for Exclusion form. If you opt out, you may not object to the Settlement, you will not receive an Individual Class Payment, and you shall not be bound by the release provisions in the settlement.
Object
You may object to the Settlement by submitting a written objection. If the Court grants final approval of the settlement despite your objection, you will remain eligible to automatically receive an Individual Class Payment if the Court grants final approval of the settlement. In such case, you will be bound by the release provisions in the settlement.
Important Dates
Questions?
If you have questions about the Settlement, please contact Class Counsel or the Settlement Administrator, or visit the Frequently Asked Questions page.