If you applied for a job in Washington with Lennox International, Lennox National Account Services, or Lennox Industries between 2023 and April 2026, you may be able to claim a cash payment — an equal share of a $384,260.90–$557,500 fund — but the claim deadline is July 13, 2026.
What Is This Settlement About?
Lennox International Inc., Lennox National Account Services, and Lennox Industries agreed to a settlement that requires a payment of between $384,260.90 and $557,500 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, Spencer v. Lennox International 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.Lennox 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 in the State of Washington with Lennox International Inc., Lennox National Account Services, or Lennox Industries between January 1, 2023 and April 15, 2026 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 Lennox's records as likely class members. This case is one of a wave of Washington pay-transparency settlements involving job applicants — others include the ACV Auctions Washington job postings settlement, the Target Washington job postings settlement, and the McDonald's (KTC LLC) Washington job postings settlement.
How Much Can You Get?
The settlement requires Lennox to pay a total of between $384,260.90 and $557,500, depending on how many class members file a claim. Each class member who submits a valid claim receives an equal share of the net Class Fund — the total after court-approved attorneys' fees and costs, the class representative's service award, and the administrator's costs are deducted — up to the $5,000 statutory maximum per applicant under Washington's pay-transparency law. Your individual estimated amount is printed on the Claim Form that came with your notice, and the final figure depends on how many valid claims are filed.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 unique 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 unique ID or PIN, use the contact page on the official settlement website to reach the settlement administrator (Simpluris, Inc.) before the deadline. A paper Claim Form may also be mailed or emailed to the administrator, postmarked on or before the deadline. The claim deadline is July 13, 2026. Class members who want to keep the right to sue Lennox separately must instead mail a written exclusion request, and those who disagree with the terms may file a written objection — both also due July 13, 2026.
Key Dates and Timeline
• Class period: January 1, 2023 – April 15, 2026• Claim deadline: July 13, 2026
• Exclusion (opt-out) deadline: July 13, 2026
• Objection deadline: July 13, 2026
• Final approval hearing: August 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. (Judge Samuel Chung, King County Superior Court)
• Payments: after final approval, if granted, and once the settlement becomes effective
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 Lennox Washington job postings settlement?
The class includes individuals who applied for a job in Washington State with Lennox International Inc., Lennox National Account Services, or Lennox Industries between January 1, 2023 and April 15, 2026 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 Lennox settlement?
The settlement provides a total payment of between $384,260.90 and $557,500, depending on how many class members file. Each class member who files a valid claim receives an equal share of the net Class Fund (after court-approved attorneys' fees, costs, the service award, and administration costs), up to the $5,000 statutory maximum. Your individual estimated amount is printed on the Claim Form mailed with your notice.
What is the deadline to file a Lennox settlement claim?
The claim deadline is July 13, 2026. A final approval hearing is scheduled for August 14, 2026, and payments are expected to be issued after the court grants final approval and the settlement becomes effective.
Do I need proof to file a Lennox settlement claim?
Yes. To file online, class members must enter the unique 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 Lennox itself?
Yes. The defendants are Lennox International Inc., Lennox National Account Services, and Lennox Industries. 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 Lennox.com• Superior Court of Washington, King County, Spencer v. Lennox International Inc., et al., Case No. 25-2-21274-2 SEA
