Ihop/Mesk $6.3M Washington Pay Transparency Settlement

If you applied for a job at a Washington-state IHOP operated by Mesk Investment between January 1 and November 30, 2023, you could receive an estimated $1,398 (up to $5,000) from a $6.3 million class action settlement. Eligible applicants must mail a claim form by September 26, 2025, so review the details below and take action before the deadline.

Quick Facts

• Eligible period: Jan. 1 – Nov. 30, 2023
• Estimated payout: $1,398 (maximum $5,000)
• Claim deadline: Sept. 26, 2025 (postmark)
• Settlement website: milisettlement.com
• Case: McClendon v. Mesk Investment Lakewood Inc., et al., No. 23-2-22579-1 KNT

Who Is Eligible?

You are a class member if:

• You applied for any job opening in Washington State with one of the Mesk Investment entities that operate IHOP restaurants between Jan. 1, 2023 and Nov. 30, 2023; and
• The job posting you responded to did not list a wage scale or salary range and/or a general description of benefits or other compensation.

Company records identify about 3,149 potential class members.

Potential Payment

Each approved claim will receive a pro-rata share of the net settlement fund:

• Estimated payout: $1,398.09 per person
• Maximum payout: $5,000 per person
• Minimum fund: $4,096,705 (increases by $1,398.09 for each claim above 1,575, up to $6,298,000)

Uncashed checks will be remitted to the Washington State Unclaimed Property Fund.

How to File a Claim

1. Locate the paper claim form mailed with your settlement notice.
2. Complete and sign the form.
3. Mail it so it is postmarked no later than Sept. 26, 2025 to:
   
   McClendon v. Mesk Investment Lakewood Inc. et al.
   c/o Settlement Administrator
   P.O. Box 26170
   Santa Ana, CA 92799

No online or downloadable claim form is currently available. Payment will be sent by paper check approximately 44 days after the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved.

Important Dates

• Claim deadline: Sept. 26, 2025
• Opt-out deadline: Sept. 26, 2025
• Final approval hearing: Oct. 31, 2025

Why Was This Lawsuit Filed?

The lawsuit alleges Mesk Investment Lakewood Inc. and related entities violated the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (RCW 49.58.110) by omitting required pay transparency details—such as wage scales, salary ranges, and benefit descriptions—from job postings. The defendants deny wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the costs and uncertainty of continued litigation.

Settlement Fund Allocation

• Class member payments: remainder of fund
• Attorneys’ fees & expenses: $1,857,910
• Service award to class representative: $30,000
• Administration costs: up to $10,000

Contact the Settlement Administrator

Simpluris Inc.
Phone: 833-360-6890
Email: info@MILISettlement.com

Frequently Asked Questions

How much money will I get from the Ihop/Mesk Washington Pay Transparency Settlement?

The settlement administrator projects about $1,398.09 per approved claim, but amounts could be higher or lower depending on how many class members file. No individual payment will exceed $5,000.

Do I need proof to file my claim?

The defendants’ records already identify eligible applicants, so no additional proof is required beyond completing the mailed claim form.

Can I file my Ihop/Mesk settlement claim online?

Not at this time. The only way to participate is to mail the paper claim form so it is postmarked by September 26, 2025.

When will settlement checks be mailed?

Checks will be issued roughly 44 days after the court grants final approval on October 31, 2025—assuming there are no appeals.

What happens if I do nothing?

If you do nothing, you will not receive a payment and you will still be bound by the settlement’s release of claims.