Steel Coop/Sunset Restaurant $475K Wage and Hour Settlement
Were you a server or bartender at The Steel Coop or Sunset Restaurant between December 23 2021 and April 15 2025? You could pocket a cash payment from a $475,000 collective action settlement. Submit your claim online or by mail by September 26 2025.
File Your Claim Online Download Claim Form (PDF)Who Is Eligible?
- Individuals who worked as a server or bartender for The Steel Coop or Sunset Restaurant
- Employment occurred anytime between Dec. 23 2021 – Apr. 15 2025
Potential Cash Payments
The net settlement fund (after fees, costs and service award) will be divided pro rata based on each claimant’s tip-credit hours worked during the class period.
- 50 % of each payment will be reported as W-2 wages (payroll taxes apply).
- 50 % will be reported as 1099 non-wage income (no payroll withholding).
Formula: (Your tip-credit hours ÷ Total tip-credit hours of all claimants) × Net settlement fund
Important Dates
- Claim deadline: September 26 2025
- Payout date: After final court approval and resolution of any appeals
How to File a Claim
- Locate your ILYM ID on the mailed settlement notice.
- Choose one of the following methods:
- Submit the online claim form
- Download, print, and mail or email the PDF claim form
- Ensure your claim is postmarked or received by Sept. 26 2025.
Settlement administrator: ILYM Group Inc., P.O. Box 2031, Tustin, CA 92781 • Email: claims@ilymgroup.com • Phone: 888-250-6810
Why Was the Lawsuit Filed?
Plaintiffs alleged that The Steel Coop LLC and Sunset Restaurant:
- Failed to give legally required notice of tip-credit usage
- Required tipped staff to spend over 20 % of their week on non-tipped tasks at subminimum wages
- Compelled employees to share or surrender tips
The defendants deny wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the cost and uncertainty of litigation.
Settlement Fund Allocation
- Total settlement: $475,000
- Estimated admin costs: $6,392.91
- Attorneys’ fees & costs: $160,862.08
- Service award to named plaintiff: $10,000
- Payments to eligible collective members: Remaining balance
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the claim deadline for the Steel Coop/Sunset Restaurant settlement?
All claim forms must be submitted online or postmarked by September 26 2025.
How much money will I get from the Steel Coop/Sunset Restaurant $475K settlement?
Your share depends on your recorded tip-credit hours. The net fund is split proportionally among all approved claimants.
Do I need proof to participate in the Steel Coop/Sunset Restaurant settlement?
No additional proof is required. Eligibility is based on payroll records; you only need your ILYM ID from the mailed notice.
When will payments be sent?
Payments will be distributed after the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved. Exact dates will be posted on the settlement website.
Who can I contact for help?
Reach out to the settlement administrator, ILYM Group Inc., at 888-250-6810 or claims@ilymgroup.com.