Federal Court Grants Preliminary Approval in Wage Case Against HCA Healthcare

A federal court in the Western District of North Carolina has granted preliminary approval of a proposed class action settlement in a wage case against HCA Healthcare and affiliated facilities.

The lawsuit, filed on behalf of hourly, non-exempt employees, alleges violations related to wage and hour practices. The court’s order preliminarily certifies a settlement class consisting of current and former hourly employees who worked at certain HCA-affiliated hospitals and facilities in North Carolina between April 25, 2021, and July 27, 2025.

The proposed settlement provides for a gross settlement amount of $1,563,000. The court has appointed RG2 Claims Administration LLC as settlement administrator and approved the proposed notice plan to inform class members of their rights. A final approval hearing will be scheduled after notice has been distributed and the statutory waiting period has passed.

Preliminary approval does not resolve the case. It reflects the court’s initial determination that the proposed settlement falls within the range of possible approval and warrants notice to the class. Class members will have the opportunity to opt out or object before final approval is considered.

Lee Segui attorneys Matthew Lee, Jeremy Williams, and Katharine Batchelor were appointed as Class Counsel as part of a broader leadership group in the case.

If granted final approval, the settlement will resolve the asserted claims for participating class members.