Settlement Amount:
$12,500,000 fund (about $7.5 million net); paid pro rata by workweeks
Claim Deadline:
No claim needed – automatic payment (opt-out by September 3, 2026)
Proof Required:
No proof required – no claim form; payments are mailed automatically
Official Settlement Website:
📄 Full claim guide: Read the complete Scale AI contributor misclassification settlement breakdown on OpenClassActions.com for eligibility details, payout tiers, and step-by-step filing instructions.
What Is the Case About?
McKinney v. Scale AI, Inc. alleges that Scale AI misclassified California workers who provided services as Contributors, resulting in wage-and-hour violations. The $12,500,000 settlement resolves those claims. The defendants strongly deny that they violated any laws and settled without admitting any wrongdoing.
Who Qualifies?
You may qualify if you provided services to the defendants as a Contributor while residing in California, or were placed by HireArt for similar work, between December 10, 2020 and February 28, 2026.
How Much Can You Get?
The gross settlement is $12,500,000, with an estimated net of about $7,543,333.33 for the class. Payments are calculated pro rata by Class Workweeks, and each worker’s amount is printed on the notice mailed to them.
How to File
There is no claim form for this settlement. Payments are mailed automatically after final approval, so no action is required to receive money. If you want to exclude yourself or object, you must do so by September 3, 2026.
Key Deadlines
- Opt-out / objection deadline: September 3, 2026
- Final approval hearing: October 30, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. (Department 304)
Case Details
| Case Name | McKinney, et al. v. Scale AI, Inc., et al. |
| Case Number | CGC-24-620481 |
| Court | Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco |
| Administrator | Simpluris, Inc. |
| Settlement Amount | $12,500,000 |
File / Check Official Settlement Site
→ See the full Scale AI contributor misclassification settlement details on OpenClassActions.com
By Felix Levine. OpenClassActions.org is a consumer news and information site and is not a class action administrator, class counsel, or a law firm. This page summarizes a public class action settlement and is general information, not legal advice. Deadlines and payment timing may change — always verify details at the official settlement website before filing. Class action claim forms are submitted under penalty of perjury; submit only truthful information.