Trader Joe’s Shoppers Eligible for $102 Class Action Settlement
Trader Joe’s has agreed to settle a privacy class action for $7.4 million. The suit alleges some receipts printed both the first six and last four digits of card numbers. The company denies wrongdoing but settled to avoid prolonged litigation.
Case background
The lawsuit, Keim v. Trader Joe’s Co., centers on alleged violations of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act. The issue arose from receipts printed between March 5, 2019, and July 19, 2019. Plaintiffs say the receipts exposed too many card-number digits, increasing identity theft risk.
Who is eligible
Eligibility is limited to shoppers who meet specific conditions. You must have used your own debit or credit card during the qualifying window. You must have received a receipt showing both the first six and last four digits of the card. You must be the primary account holder of that card.
- Qualifying dates: March 5, 2019–July 19, 2019.
- Impacted group: about 757,663 unique card numbers.
Estimated payouts and fund allocation
Eligible claimants who file a valid claim could receive roughly $102.45 each. The final payout depends on the number of valid claims. Deductions will include administration costs, attorneys’ fees, and any representative service award.
Settlement fund breakdown
| Total settlement | $7,400,000 |
| Administration costs (up to) | $977,000 |
| Attorneys’ fees (up to) | $2,466,666.67 |
| Attorneys’ expenses (up to) | $65,000 |
| Service award (up to) | $10,000 |
| Estimated payments to class members | ~$3,881,333.33 |
How to submit a claim
You can file online, by mail, or by phone. Online filing requires the Claim ID and PIN from your notice. Mailed claims must go to the settlement administrator address below.
- Online: official settlement portal (fastest).
- Mail: Keim v. Trader Joe’s Co. Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 301134, Los Angeles, CA 90030-1134.
- Phone: call 888-444-7415 to file by phone.
Payment options and deadlines
Approved claimants may choose electronic deposit or a paper check. Paper checks must be cashed within 180 days of issuance. The final deadline to submit a claim is June 9, 2026.
Timing and next steps
The court’s Fairness Hearing is scheduled for August 10, 2026. Once the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved, payments should be distributed within 45 days. Any remaining unclaimed funds may go to the Identity Theft Resource Center as a cy pres award.
Many Trader Joe’s shoppers may now be eligible for about $102 each under this class action settlement. For additional details and official documents, consult Filmogaz.com.
