If you applied for a job in Washington with ACV Auctions, ACV Capital, or ACV Transportation between 2023 and mid-2025, you may be able to claim an estimated $1,722 to $5,000 — but the claim deadline is June 29, 2026.
What Is This Settlement About?
ACV Auctions Inc., ACV Capital LLC, and ACV Transportation LLC agreed to a settlement valued at up to $2.7 million to resolve a class action alleging that their job postings for open positions in Washington State did not disclose the wage scale, salary range, or benefits being offered. The lawsuit, Hill v. ACV Auctions Inc., et al., claims those postings violated the pay transparency provision of the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (RCW 49.58.110), which requires employers to include wage and benefit information in job advertisements.ACV denies any wrongdoing and contends that it complied with the law. It agreed to the settlement to avoid the cost and uncertainty of continued litigation, without admitting liability. The case is pending in King County Superior Court in Washington.
Who Qualifies?
According to the settlement, the class includes individuals who applied for a job opening in the State of Washington with ACV Auctions Inc., ACV Capital LLC, or ACV Transportation LLC between January 1, 2023 and July 26, 2025 where the job posting did not disclose a wage scale, salary range, or benefits as required under RCW 49.58.110.Notices were sent to people identified in ACV's records as likely class members. This case is one of a wave of Washington pay-transparency settlements involving job applicants — others include the Target Washington job postings settlement, the Potbelly Washington pay transparency settlement, and the McDonald's (KTC LLC) Washington job postings settlement.
How Much Can You Get?
The settlement is valued at up to $2.7 million. Eligible class members who file a valid claim are estimated to receive between about $1,722.43 and $5,000. The exact per-person amount depends on court-approved attorneys' fees and costs and the number of valid claims that are filed, so the final figure may differ from the estimate.OpenClassActions.com does not provide tax advice; for questions about how a settlement payment affects your taxes, contact the IRS or a qualified tax professional.
How to File a Claim
Claims are filed online through the official settlement website. To submit a claim, class members must enter the Notice ID and PIN printed on the notice they received by mail or email, so keep that notice handy. Because filing is gated on those administrator-issued codes, this settlement is treated as proof-required even though no receipts or pay records are needed.If you believe you qualify but did not receive a notice, or you have lost your Notice ID or PIN, use the contact page on the official settlement website to reach the settlement administrator (Simpluris) before the deadline. The claim deadline is June 29, 2026.
Key Dates and Timeline
• Class period: January 1, 2023 – July 26, 2025• Claim deadline: June 29, 2026
• Final approval hearing: August 14, 2026
• Payments: approximately 60 days after final approval, if granted
Payments are not issued until after the court grants final approval and the settlement becomes effective, so approved claimants should not expect a check immediately after filing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who qualifies for the ACV Auctions Washington job postings settlement?
The class includes individuals who applied for a job opening in Washington State with ACV Auctions Inc., ACV Capital LLC, or ACV Transportation LLC between January 1, 2023 and July 26, 2025 where the job posting did not disclose the wage scale, salary range, or benefits required by Washington's Equal Pay and Opportunities Act.
How much can I get from the ACV settlement?
The settlement is valued at up to $2.7 million. Eligible class members who file a valid claim are estimated to receive between about $1,722.43 and $5,000, with the exact amount depending on court-approved fees and costs and the number of valid claims filed.
What is the deadline to file an ACV settlement claim?
The claim deadline is June 29, 2026. A final approval hearing is scheduled for August 14, 2026, and payments are expected to be issued approximately 60 days after the court grants final approval.
Do I need proof to file an ACV settlement claim?
Yes. To file online, class members must enter the Notice ID and PIN printed on the settlement notice they received. If you did not receive a notice or lost it, use the contact page on the official settlement website to reach the administrator before the deadline.
Is this a settlement with ACV Auctions itself?
Yes. The defendants are ACV Auctions Inc., ACV Capital LLC, and ACV Transportation LLC. The companies deny wrongdoing and agreed to settle to avoid the cost and uncertainty of continued litigation, without admitting liability.
Sources
• Official Settlement Website: EPOA Settlement ACV ACT.com• Superior Court of Washington, King County, Hill v. ACV Auctions Inc., et al., Case No. 25-2-08131-1 SEA
