Trader Joe's settles $7.4 million lawsuit; shoppers may qualify for ...
Customers who used a credit or debit card at Trader Joe’s in early 2019 may be eligible for payments.
wjla.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting:
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Trader Joe’s has reached a $7.4 million settlement in a class-action suit alleging that receipts printed more card digits than allowed under FACTA, potentially exposing customers’ card details. Eligible shoppers who paid with credit or debit at Trader Joe’s between March 5, 2019 and July 19, 2019 and submit valid claims may receive about $102.45 each, with the exact amount depending on the number of valid claims. A fairness/final approval hearing is scheduled for August 2026, and claims must be filed by a specified deadline (in early June 2026 in several notices) for eligibility.
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Several outlets reiterate that the final payout per eligible claimant is estimated around $100–$102, contingent on claim volume, and note that final court approval is required before payments are issued. (Multiple outlets reference the same settlement terms and August 2026 final approval timeline.)
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If you shopped at Trader Joe’s with a debit or credit card during the window and have a receipt showing more digits of your card than allowed, you may be eligible to file a claim. The settlement site provides details on eligibility and the filing process. Time-sensitive deadlines exist for filing claims and for opting out or objecting to the settlement.
Note: Because court approvals and claim processing can influence the exact payout and timing, the final payments will be issued only after the judge approves the settlement and resolves any appeals. For the most precise, up-to-date status, check the official settlement notice or trusted local outlets as the August 2026 hearing approaches.