A proposed settlement of a class action lawsuit relates to allegations that Ford of Prosser, LLC and Bill Pierre Ford, Inc (“Defendants”) sent text messages to cellular telephones in violation of state law. The case is known as Okami v. Bill Pierre Ford, Inc.et al., No. 24-2-14235-5 SEA (King Cty. Super. Ct.) (“Action”).
Defendants deny all allegations of wrongdoing in the lawsuit. Defendants claim they have abided by all state and federal laws, and that the Action is not well grounded in law or fact. As part of the proposed settlement, Defendants do not admit to any wrongdoing, maintain their compliance with the law, and continue to deny the allegations against them.
The proposed settlement provides for a Voucher for dealership service credit to each class member who receives Class Notice. To receive a Cash Payment in lieu of a Voucher, a class member may submit a valid Claim Form August 1, 2025. The criteria for a valid Claim Form are described in Question 10. Defendants will also make certain changes to their practices and pay the costs to administer the settlement.
Your legal rights are affected whether you act or don’t act. Please read the notice carefully.
Your Legal Rights and Options in this Settlement | |
Do Nothing | You will receive a Voucher under the settlement and will be giving up your rights to assert any claims about the legal claims in the case against Defendants. |
Submit a Claim Form | The only way to receive a Cash Payment in lieu of a Voucher under the settlement. |
Exclude Yourself | Get no payment or Voucher under the settlement. This is the only option that allows you to be part of any other lawsuit against Defendants about the legal claims in the case. |
Object | Write to the Court about why you don’t like the settlement. You can do this only if you don’t exclude yourself. |
Go to the Hearing | Ask to speak in Court about the fairness of the settlement. You can do this only if you don’t exclude yourself. |
The Notice and this website explain these rights and options—and the deadlines to exercise them.
The Court must decide whether to approve the settlement as part of the process described in the Notice. Vouchers and Cash Payments will be sent only if the Court approves the settlement.
Upcoming Important Dates
Objection Deadline
8/1/2025
Opt Out Deadline
8/1/2025
Claim Deadline
8/1/2025
Final Approval Hearing
8/28/2025 at 1:00 p.m.