Dykstra v. The Shield Co Management, LLC

Case No. 24-2-05701-3 KNT

In The Superior Court Of The State Of Washington, In And For The County Of King

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You may be eligible for a payment from a class action settlement relating to Ecoshield’s employment policies.

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A former employee, Dylon Dykstra (“Plaintiff” or “Class Representative”), filed a lawsuit against The Shield Co Management, LLC dba Ecoshield Management Co, LLC (“Defendant” or “Ecoshield”) on behalf of himself and a class of similarly situated employees. The lawsuit, Dykstra v. The Shield Co Management, LLC, Case No. 24-2-05701-3 KNT (the “Lawsuit”) is currently pending in King County Superior Court before Judge Nikole Hecklinger. Plaintiff claimed in the lawsuit that Defendant required its current and former employees to be bound by restrictive employment covenants in violation of RCW 49.62.070.

The Court has not made any determinations regarding the merits of the Plaintiff’s claims, and it has not decided whether Defendant violated the law.

The Court still has to decide whether to approve the Settlement. No Settlement benefits or payments will be provided unless the Court approves the Settlement and it becomes final.

Your Legal Rights and Options in this Settlement
Provide/Update Valid Mailing Address	You must ensure the Settlement Administrator has your updated and valid mailing address. Please contact the Settlement Administrator to provide your valid mailing address or submit the Address Form enclosed with the Notice.
Do Nothing	You will remain in the Settlement Class, receive a Settlement payment, and will release certain claims against Defendant.
Exclude Yourself from the Settlement	If you request to be excluded, you will no longer be in the Settlement Class and will not receive a Settlement payment. This is the only option that allows you to keep any right to sue Defendant about the same legal claims in this Lawsuit. The deadline to request exclusion from the Settlement is May 26, 2026.
Object to the Settlement	Write to the Court explaining why you do not agree with the Settlement. You must not exclude yourself from the Settlement if you wish to object. The deadline to object is May 26, 2026.
Attend the Final Approval Hearing	You may ask the Court for permission for you or your attorney to speak about your objection at the Final Approval Hearing. The Final Approval Hearing will be held before Judge Nikole Hecklinger on July 24, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. If you wish to attend the hearing remotely, you may use the following link to do so: Zoom Link: https://kingcounty.zoom.us/j/87882714988 Meeting ID: 878 8271 4988

Upcoming Important Dates

Opt Out Deadline

5/26/2026

Objection Deadline