Trader Joe's Agrees to $7.4 Million Settlement Over Card Receipt Violations
Trader Joe's will pay $7.4 million to settle a class action lawsuit over receipts displaying excessive credit card information.Summary
Trader Joe's has agreed to a $7.4 million settlement in a class action lawsuit alleging violations of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act (FACTA). The lawsuit claimed that receipts printed between March 5, 2019, and July 19, 2019, displayed more than the last five digits of customers’ credit or debit card numbers, potentially exposing them to identity theft. Plaintiff Brian Keim initiated the legal action after receiving a receipt showing an excessive number of card digits. While Trader Joe's stated that not all stores were affected, the company settled to avoid further litigation costs. Customers who used credit or debit cards at Trader Joe's during the specified period and received receipts with too much card information may be eligible for a payout, with a claim deadline of June 9, 2026. Eligible customers may receive direct notification and can submit claims online or by mail.
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