Lazova-Fast v. Big Al’s, Inc.

Case No. 25-2-01504-06
In The Superior Court For The State Of Washington, In And For The County Of Clark

Welcome to the Website for the Lazova-Fast v. Big Al’s, Inc. Class Action Settlement

You may be eligible for payment from a class action settlement relating to your employment with Big Al’s, Inc.
A Clark County Superior Court authorized this website.

Former employee Adele Lazova-Fast (“Plaintiff”) filed a lawsuit against Big Al’s, Inc. (“Defendant”) on behalf of herself and a class of similarly situated current and former employees for alleged violations of the Washington Noncompetition Covenants Act, chapter 49.62 RCW. The lawsuit, Lazova-Fast v. Big Al’s, Inc., is currently pending in Clark County Superior Court as Case Number 25-2-01504-06 (the “Lawsuit”). The Court has not made any determinations regarding the merits of the Lawsuit, nor has it decided whether Defendant violated Washington law.

The Parties have reached a proposed settlement which includes a total payment by Defendant of $450,000.00 (“Common Fund”). On May 22, 2026, the Court issued an order preliminarily approving the settlement and authorizing the Settlement Administrator, Simpluris, Inc. (“Settlement Administrator”), to issue the Notice.

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.

Please read the information on this website carefully. Your legal rights are affected regardless of whether you act or do not act. For complete details, please see the Settlement Agreement, the terms of which control.

Your Legal Rights and Options in this Settlement

Provide/Update Valid Mailing Address

To receive your settlement payment, 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.

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 August 24, 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 August 24, 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 Gregory M. Gonzales on September 25, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. To attend remotely via Zoom, you may use the following link:

Zoom Link: https://clark-wa-gov.zoom.us/j/86788207460?pwd=vBwpKbKCDQcsqt3WYTdDmpX8HOylUv.1

Upcoming Important Dates

Opt Out Deadline

8/24/2026

Objection Deadline

8/24/2026

Final Approval Hearing

9/25/2026 at 9:00 A.M.