San Francisco Employees Military Leave Litigation

Anderson v. The City and County of San Francisco, United States District Court Northern District of California
Case No. 4:20-cv-1149-DMR

This website and the Notice you should have received in the mail or your email provide a summary of the terms of the proposed settlement in Anderson v. The City and County of San Francisco.

If you are a current and former employees of the City who took a leave or absence from their employment with the City to engage in qualified military service anytime from October 10, 2004 until June 18, 2025, you may be entitled to money from this class action settlement.

What This Means:

  • You may be included in a group (called a "class") that sued the City and County of San Francisco.
  • If the court approves the settlement, you could receive money.
  • You have important choices to make about your participation.

Who's Included: The Court has certified a Class and several Subclasses which are listed below and summarized in FAQ 3.

  • Settlement Class;
  • Long-Term Leave Subclass;
  • The Pension Subclass;
  • The Pension Interest Subclass; or
  • The Pension Pickup Subclass

A person must be a member of the Class to be part of one of the Subclasses. A person can be a member of the Class, but not a member of a Subclass. A person could be a member of the Class and a member of one or more Subclasses.

Next Steps: Read the full legal Notice to understand your options and deadlines.

Important: The Notice is a legal document that affects your rights. Please read everything carefully

Upcoming Important Dates

Objection Deadline

11/3/2025

Opt Out Deadline

11/3/2025

Challenge Data or Establish Class Membership

12/8/2025

Final Approval Hearing

12/11/2025 at 1:00 p.m.