ScreenRant, Polygon Owner Valnet Settles Freelancer Lawsuit for $2 Million
California content creators accused the digital publisher of denying them wages and workplace protections in a class action lawsuit The post ScreenRant, Polygon Owner Valnet Settles Freelancer Lawsuit for $2 Million appeared first on TheWrap .
Digital media conglomerate Valnet, parent company of ScreenRant and Polygon, has reached a $2 million settlement in a class action lawsuit, according to reports. The lawsuit, filed by former MovieWeb contributor Daniel Quintiliano in December 2023, alleged that Valnet had misclassified freelance writers and other content creators as independent contractors in order to avoid paying minimum and overtime wages, legally required breaks, and reimbursement for business expenses.
The settlement was approved by a court on Oct. 6 and still requires final sign-off, with class members having until Dec. 28 to object or opt out. The proposed settlement cites Quintiliano's allegation that he was paid $15 per article while producing three to four stories a day, which often left him earning less than California's minimum wage. Valnet denies wrongdoing and does not admit liability under the agreement.
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