$1.2M Cheesecake Factory wage class action settlement

The Cheesecake Factory agreed to pay $1.208 million to resolve a class action lawsuit claiming it failed to disclose wage ranges in job postings.

The Cheesecake Factory class action settlement benefits individuals who applied for a job opening in Washington with The Cheesecake Factory between Jan. 1, 2023, and March 24, 2025, where the job posting did not disclose the wage scale or salary range for the position and who were not hired.

According to the Cheesecake Factory class action lawsuit, the company failed to disclose wage ranges in job postings for open positions. This practice allegedly violated Washington law.

The Cheesecake Factory is a restaurant chain that serves a variety of foods, including cheesecake. The company has not admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $1.5 million class action lawsuit settlement to resolve these allegations.

Under the terms of the Cheesecake Factory wage class action settlement, class members can receive an equal share of the net settlement fund. Exact payment amounts will vary depending on the number of participating class members.

According to the settlement agreement, each class member could receive approximately $1,318.94 if the court approves the proposed fees and expenses. However, this amount may change based on the number of participating class members and other factors.

Settlement payments will be classified as non-wage statutory damages and interest, which may have tax consequences for class members. Class members may wish to consult with a tax professional about the potential consequences of accepting a settlement payment.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is June 20, 2025.

The final approval hearing for the Cheesecake Factory settlement is scheduled for July 11, 2025.

To receive a settlement payment, class members must submit a valid claim form by June 20, 2025.

Who’s Eligible

Individuals who applied for a job opening in Washington with The Cheesecake Factory between Jan. 1, 2023, and March 24, 2025, where the job posting did not disclose the wage scale or salary range for the position and who were not hired.

Potential Award

Up to $1,318.94, subject to number of total claimants and other factors.

Proof of Purchase

N/A

Claim Form

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

06/20/2025

Case Name

Lowe v. The Cheesecake Factory Restaurants Inc., Case No. 23-2-20277-5 SEA, in the Superior Court of the State of Washington for King County.

Final Hearing

07/11/2025

Settlement Website

TCFRISettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Lowe v. The Cheesecake Factory Restaurants Inc.
c/o Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 26170 Santa Ana, CA 92799
[email protected]
888-369-3780

Class Counsel

Timothy W. Emery
Patrick B. Reddy
Paul Cipriani
EMERY REDDY PLLC

Defense Counsel

Carolyn E. Sieve
CONSTANGY, BROOKS, SMITH & PROPHETE LLP