Evaluate Your Mediator Before You Agree to One
Mediator selection is one of the first real negotiations in any PAGA or class action matter. The Scaled Comp Vector Index™ Mediator Intelligence Report gives defense counsel a data-driven profile of up to three mediators — benchmarked against the Vector Index™ and filterable by plaintiff firm — so you walk into that selection process with an informed position.
Mediator Report
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The Problem
Mediator selection happens early — before most defendants know enough to make it strategically.
In PAGA and class action matters, mediator selection is often one of the first substantive negotiations between parties. Yet most defendants approach it without data — accepting or pushing back on mediator suggestions based on reputation and informal experience rather than documented settlement patterns.
The right mediator for your matter depends on more than general reputation. How do this mediator’s cases actually settle? How does this mediator compare with other mediators? How do they perform specifically in cases brought by the plaintiff firm you’re facing? These questions have answers in the data. Most defendants never think to ask them until after the process is underway. Scaled Comp surfaces the answers before mediator selection begins.
What You Receive
A structured intelligence profile on up to three mediators — with Vector Index™ benchmarks and plaintiff firm filtering built in.
Plaintiff Firm History
Which plaintiff firms this mediator has faced most frequently — and how cases against those firms have settled. Know whether this mediator has history with your opposing counsel before you agree to them.
Settlement Range Analysis
Median, trimmed mean, and interquartile range for PAGA and class action cases handled by this mediator. Understand whether their cases cluster at a particular settlement band or show wide variance.
Per-Workweek Value (Class Actions)
Average and median per-workweek settlement values across the mediator's class action cases — a workforce-normalized benchmark specific to this mediator.
Per-Pay-Period Value (PAGA)
The single most useful number for sizing PAGA exposure quickly. Per-pay-period values from this mediator’s resolved cases let you translate aggregate settlement data into a figure that means something for your specific matter.
Vector Index™ Comparison
Each mediator's settlement results measured against the Vector Index™ — so you can see clearly whether this mediator's cases settle above, below, or at market across case types and workforce profiles.
Side-by-Side Mediator Comparison
When mediator selection is on the table, you need to compare your options at a glance. Every metric — settlement ranges, Vector Index™ positioning, per-pay-period and per-workweek values — presented side by side across all three mediators in a single view.
How the Vector Index™ Works
◆ The Baseline
What Cases Settle for Across All Mediators
The Vector Index™ aggregates PAGA and class action settlement data from hundreds of California matters. The Index median and per-unit averages establish a neutral benchmark — what a case settles for on average, regardless of who mediates it. This is the line every mediator is measured against.
◆ Mediator Score
The Vector Index™ measures each mediator’s settlement outcomes against the broader dataset of resolved PAGA and class action cases, controlling for case type. The result: a clear read on whether a mediator’s cases tend to settle in line with comparable matters — or above or below them.
◆ Plaintiff Firm Filter — Advanced Feature
The most strategically useful question isn't how a mediator performs generally — it's how they perform in cases against your specific opposing counsel.
When you add a plaintiff firm to your report, every mediator's metrics are recalculated using only cases where that firm appeared as opposing counsel. The result: a mediator × plaintiff firm cross-tab that tells you how a particular mediator's cases against a specific firm settled versus how that firm's cases settle with other mediators.
That comparison is extremely difficult to assemble manually — and is exactly the kind of information that should inform mediator selection when you know who you're negotiating against.
Sample Mediator Comparison
Every report delivers this level of comparative detail. The table below is illustrative — showing how three mediators compare against the Vector Index™ overall and when filtered against a specific plaintiff firm.
This is the kind of structured intelligence that turns mediator selection from a reputation-based guess into a data-informed decision.
| Mediator | Overall Median | vs. Plaintiff Firm | Cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mediator 1 | $724K +18% vs. Index |
$810K +12% firm avg |
87 |
| Mediator 2 | $598K −2% vs. Index |
$620K −4% firm avg |
61 |
| Mediator 3 | $541K −12% vs. Index |
$575K −8% firm avg |
44 |
| Vector Index™ Median | $612K | Firm avg: $728K |
Illustrative data only.
Who This Is For
Built for counsel and clients who treat mediator selection as strategy, not formality.
Employment Defense Counsel
Enter mediator selection negotiations with data, not just reputation. Know which mediator's settlement history favors your position — overall and specifically against the plaintiff firm you're facing. Make the case for your preferred mediator with documented rationale.
In-House Legal Teams
Evaluate outside counsel's mediator recommendations with an independent data layer. Understand whether the suggested mediator's settlement history is consistent with your risk tolerance and reserve targets before committing to the process.
Employers Defending PAGA & Class Claims
Understand that mediator selection matters — and that the data to evaluate it exists. A mediator whose cases consistently settle above market is a different strategic environment than one whose cases settle below. The report surfaces that difference before the process begins.
Pricing
Choose your mediator with the data to back it up.
Mediator Intelligence Report
3 Mediators + Plaintiff Firm Filter
Per report · Plaintiff firm filter included
- Plaintiff firm history for each mediator
- Settlement ranges, per-pay-period & per-workweek values
- Vector Index™ benchmark comparison for each mediator
- Side-by-side comparison across all three mediators
- Plaintiff firm filter — mediator results cross-tabbed against your opposing counsel
Complete Litigation Profile
Firm Profile + Mediator Report (3 mediators + plaintiff firm filter)
Bundle · The complete intelligence picture
- Everything in the Mediator Report
- Full Plaintiff Firm Profile
- PAGA & class action settlement statistics
- Per-pay-period & per-workweek values for the firm
- Comparable case examples
Order a Mediator Report
You'll provide up to three mediator names, an optional plaintiff firm for filtered analysis, and case type at checkout. Reports are structured, litigation-ready, and delivered as a professional document.
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Order Mediator Report — $7,500About the Scaled Comp Vector Index™ — Data Coverage & Limitations
The Scaled Comp Vector Index™ is built from settlement and case filing data collected from publicly available sources, including court records and government filings. The Index currently reflects data indexed primarily from calendar years 2024 and 2025.
Coverage is not complete. The Index does not represent a comprehensive universe of PAGA or wage and hour class action settlements across all time periods, courts, or jurisdictions. Settlements that are not publicly reported, or that have not yet been indexed, are not reflected.
Data accuracy is not guaranteed. Information collected from third-party sources, including courts and government filings, may be incomplete, out of date, subject to revision, or inaccurately transcribed.
Reports are point-in-time. Each report reflects a snapshot of indexed data as of the date of delivery. Reports are not updated following delivery.
No warranty of completeness or accuracy. Scaled Comp makes no representation that the Index or any report is complete, current, or error-free. Use of information contained in a report is at the purchaser's own risk and does not substitute for independent legal or factual research.
This disclosure is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult qualified employment counsel for guidance specific to your matter.