Lowe’s, Older Workers Settle for $400,000 to End Pay Change Suit

Lowe’s Home Centers LLC and older workers leading a class lawsuit alleging age bias in the retailer’s decision to end commission-like payments to sales associates agreed to a $400,000 settlement.

Diane Bartholomew, Michael Sherry, Willis Pelton, Jason Slater, Mark Easterling, and the company asked the US District Court for the Middle District of Florida on Wednesday to preliminarily approve the pact. The parties agree to include 2,197 individuals in the settlement, according to the motion.

The parties reached an agreement in principle in August with the help of a mediator and finalized the settlement on Dec. 22, the motion said. ...