Settlement Information
A proposed settlement of a class action lawsuit relates to allegations that Rudeen Management Company, Inc. (hereafter referred to as the “Defendant”) failed to provide a full and specific deposit statement and/or your entire deposit refund due within the legal timelines as required by Washington law. The case is known as Thomas Silver v. Rudeen Management Company, Inc., No. 17-2-03103-2 in the Spokane County Superior Court (the “Lawsuit”).
In the Lawsuit, the Court entered an Order finding that the Defendant violated RCW 59.18.280 and was liable to pay each Class Member two (2) times the Class Member’s respective security deposit. In lieu of further litigation and appeals related to this Order, this settlement was reached between the parties. As part of the proposed settlement, the Defendant does not admit any wrongdoing, maintains that it complied with the law, and continues to deny the Lawsuit’s allegations against it.
The proposed settlement provides for a $2,900,000 settlement fund for Settlement Class Members (persons who qualify under the definition of the Class) who do not timely exclude themselves from the settlement. The settlement fund will also be used to pay the costs and expenses of settlement administration, a Service Award to Plaintiff Thomas Silver, and Class Counsel’s attorneys’ fees and costs.
Your legal rights are affected whether you act or don’t act. Please read the Notice on the court documents page carefully.
Your Legal Rights and Options
Option and Deadline |
Your Legal Rights |
Do Nothingno deadline |
You will remain a member of the Settlement Class, your claims against Rudeen arising from its handling of your security deposit will be released, and you will automatically receive your share of the settlement relief. You do not need to submit a claim form. |
EXCLUDE YOURSELF FROM THE SETTLEMENTby May 29, 2026 |
You will receive no payment from the Settlement, but you also will not be bound by the Settlement release. This is the only option that may allow you to be a part of any other lawsuit against Rudeen arising from its handling of your security deposit during the relevant time period. Exclusion requests must be mailed or e-mailed to the Settlement Administrator and postmarked (mail) or received (e-mail) no later than May 29, 2026. |
Object to the Settlementby May 29, 2026 |
Write to the Court about why you think the Settlement is unfair, inadequate, or unreasonable. You may not object to the Settlement if you exclude yourself from it. Objections must be filed with the Court and delivered to Class Counsel and Defendant’s counsel no later than May 29, 2026. If you wish to personally appear at the Fairness Hearing to voice your objection, you must say so in your objection. |
Attend the Fairness HearingJuly 31, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. |
A Fairness Hearing has been set for Friday, July 31, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., before the Honorable Jacquelyn High-Edward at the Superior Court of the State of Washington, County of Spokane. At the hearing, the Court will determine whether the Settlement is fair, reasonable, and adequate and whether to grant final approval. |