Trader Joe's Shoppers Have Days Left to Claim $100 Payout—Who's Eligible?
Summary
Trader Joe’s has agreed to pay $7.4 million to settle a lawsuit about printing too much credit and debit card information on some receipts in 2019. Eligible customers who used cards at affected stores during that time can claim part of the payout, but they must file a claim by June 9.Key Facts
- Trader Joe’s was sued for violating a law that limits how much card information can appear on receipts.
- The receipts showed the first six and last four digits of card numbers, instead of just the last five as allowed.
- Trader Joe’s denies wrongdoing but agreed to a $7.4 million settlement to avoid court battles.
- About $3.86 million will be shared among eligible customers after fees and costs are paid.
- Estimated payouts per person range roughly from $56 to $113, depending on how many claims are filed.
- To be eligible, shoppers must have used a card at Trader Joe’s stores between March 5 and July 19, 2019, and received a receipt with the full card digits printed.
- Approximately 757,663 unique card numbers are part of the settlement class.
- Claims must be submitted by June 9 online, by mail, or by phone to receive money.
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