Nature's Path Foods Meal and Rest Break Settlement — Washington Hourly Workers May Get Automatic Payments
Nature's Path Foods Meal and Rest Break Settlement
Nature's Path Foods USA agreed to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it failed to compensate employees for missed and noncompliant meal and rest periods, in violation of Washington State law. Non-exempt hourly employees who worked for the company between March 31, 2022 and March 31, 2026 are automatically included and will receive a payment by mail without needing to file a claim.
Settlement fund
TBD
Amount not publicly disclosed
Payment
Pro-rata share
Automatic payment by mail
You may be owed money
No claim form required. Contact the Settlement Administrator to update your mailing address.
Do you qualify?
You are a Class Member if ALL of the following apply:
- You worked as a non-exempt hourly employee for Nature's Path Foods USA, Inc.
- You worked at any point between March 31, 2022 and March 31, 2026 (the class period)
- No claim form required -- if you are eligible, you will automatically receive a payment by mail at your address on file with the Settlement Administrator
- Excluded: Nature's Path Foods USA, Inc. and its current and former officers, directors, agents, and affiliates; salaried or exempt employees; and the judge presiding over this case and their immediate family members
Not sure if you qualify, or need to update your mailing address? Contact the Settlement Administrator at (888) 369-3780, email info@SettlementNPFU.com, or use the contact form at settlementnpfu.com/contact.
What happened
Plaintiff Rick Weidkamp filed this class action on behalf of himself and other non-exempt hourly employees, alleging that Nature's Path Foods USA, Inc. violated Washington State law by failing to provide compensation for missed and noncompliant meal and rest periods. Washington law requires employers to provide paid rest breaks and unpaid meal periods and to compensate employees when those breaks are not properly provided.
Nature's Path Foods USA denies the allegations and denies any wrongdoing or liability. The parties agreed to settle to avoid the cost, risk, and time of continued litigation, and to provide class members with compensation now rather than years later.
How to file a claim
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1. Confirm you are eligible
You must have worked as a non-exempt hourly employee for Nature's Path Foods USA, Inc. at any time between March 31, 2022 and March 31, 2026. If the company's records show you in the class, you should have received a notice by mail.
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2. Verify your mailing address
No claim form is required. Payment will be mailed automatically to the address on file with the Settlement Administrator. If your address has changed or you did not receive a notice, contact the Settlement Administrator right away to update your information.
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3. Contact the administrator if needed
If you have questions, need to update your address, or did not receive a notice, contact Simpluris online at settlementnpfu.com/contact, by phone at (888) 369-3780, by email at info@SettlementNPFU.com, or by mail at: Rick Weidkamp v. Nature's Path Foods USA, Inc., c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 26170, Santa Ana, CA 92799.
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4. Receive your payment
If the Court approves the settlement at the August 7, 2026 Fairness Hearing and any appeals are resolved, eligible class members who did not exclude themselves will be mailed a check. Checks expire 120 days after issuance, so deposit promptly. Payment will be split: 40% as wages (W-2) and 60% as damages and penalties (1099).
Key dates
- Jul 13, 2026 Opt-out & objection deadline Upcoming
- Aug 7, 2026 Final Fairness Hearing (11:00 a.m., King County Superior Court, 516 Third Avenue, Courtroom E-733, Seattle, WA 98104 (Zoom available)) Upcoming
- TBD after final approval Payments issued to class members Pending
The Fairness Hearing is scheduled for August 7, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. before Judge Jim Rogers at King County Superior Court, 516 Third Avenue, Courtroom E-733, Seattle, WA 98104. Zoom attendance is available. The Court may move the hearing, so check settlementnpfu.com for updates.
Where the money is going
The total settlement fund has not been publicly disclosed in the available materials. Attorneys' fees of $465,000, costs of $15,000, and a $25,000 service award for the class representative are subject to Court approval and will be paid from the gross settlement amount before class member payments are calculated.
All amounts listed above are pending and subject to final Court approval at the August 7, 2026 Fairness Hearing. Each class member's share is calculated pro rata based on their hours worked during the class period relative to total hours worked by all participating class members. Payments are split 40% wages (W-2) and 60% as damages, penalties, and interest (1099).
Common questions
How much money will I receive?
Your share is calculated pro rata based on the hours you worked during the class period (March 31, 2022 to March 31, 2026) relative to total hours worked by all participating class members. The exact per-person amount depends on the total fund, the number of eligible class members, and Court-approved deductions for fees and costs. The total fund has not been publicly disclosed.
Do I need to submit proof of purchase?
No documentation is required. Payment is automatic based on employer records. You do not need to submit receipts, pay stubs, or any other documentation.
What if I didn’t receive a notice?
If you worked as a non-exempt hourly employee for Nature's Path Foods USA between March 31, 2022 and March 31, 2026 but did not receive a notice, contact the Settlement Administrator right away to ensure your address is on file. Call (888) 369-3780 or use the contact form at settlementnpfu.com/contact.
Does staying in the class affect my right to sue later?
If you do not exclude yourself, you give up the right to sue Nature's Path Foods USA for the wage-and-hour claims covered by this settlement for the class period. To preserve your right to bring your own lawsuit, you must submit a written opt-out request postmarked by July 13, 2026 to the Settlement Administrator. If you opt out, you will not receive a payment.
When will payments be sent out?
Payments will be issued after the Court grants final approval at the August 7, 2026 Fairness Hearing and any appeals are resolved. The appeal process can take a year or more. All checks expire 120 days after issuance, so deposit yours promptly when it arrives.
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This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Dapeer Law, P.A. is not the administrator of this settlement and is not affiliated with Nature's Path Foods USA, Inc., Simpluris (the Settlement Administrator), or Class Counsel Timothy W. Emery, Patrick B. Reddy, and Paul Cipriani of Emery Reddy, PC. The case is Weidkamp v. Nature's Path Foods USA, Inc., Case No. 25-2-10112-6 SEA, pending in the Superior Court of the State of Washington, In and For the County of King before the Honorable Jim Rogers. Class representatives are Rick Weidkamp. Nature's Path Foods USA denies wrongdoing. This website is attorney advertising. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
