Published
March 3, 2026
Updated
July 29, 2026
The Oregon McDonald’s franchise settlement covers alleged short or unpaid meal periods at locations operated by UTB and Goldenband; claims are closed.
Current Status
Claims closed March 8, 2026. The fairness hearing was scheduled for March 27, 2026, but the official administrator site still lists only preliminary approval and does not post a final approval order or payment date.StatusClaims closed; final approval update not posted
Claim DeadlineMarch 8, 2026 (Passed)
Benefit$31.14 automatic base payment; up to $872.49 with an eligible claim
Proof RequiredNo purchase records; administrator determined employment eligibility
What Was This Case About?
Workers alleged that certain Oregon McDonald’s franchise operators failed to provide or pay for legally compliant meal periods. The defendants denied the allegations and liability.Free settlement alerts
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Who Was Included?
The settlement covers qualifying hourly workers at McDonald’s locations operated by UTB Enterprises or Goldenband after March 8, 2014, where a meal period of less than 30 minutes during a six-hour shift was not paid.How Were Benefits Structured?
Eligible class members were assigned a $31.14 payment without filing. Those who timely submitted the class-period form and qualified for the additional tier could receive up to $872.49 under the settlement terms.Official Information
Review current notices and documents on the UTB Goldenband Class Action website.
Settlement Amount
$3.55 million
Case Title
South et al. v. Armstrong et al.
Case Number
20CV29671
Court
Circuit Court of Oregon for Multnomah County
Current Milestone
Hearing held; public final approval update unavailable
Official Website
UTB Goldenband Class Action
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