Trader Joe’s customers have until Tuesday to file settlement claims
Trader Joe’s customers must file claims by Tuesday for a $7.4 million settlement over receipt digit violations.Summary
Trader Joe’s agreed to pay $7.4 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging that its receipts displayed the first six and last four digits of credit and debit card numbers, violating the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act. The lawsuit, filed by Brian Keim in July 2019, claimed the practice exposed customers to fraud risk. Trader Joe’s denied the allegations but chose to settle to avoid lengthy and costly litigation. A settlement fund has been established, and customers who used a credit or debit card at Trader Joe’s between March 5, 2019, and July 19, 2019, can file a claim by the Tuesday deadline to receive a prorated payment, which attorneys estimate could be around $102 per claimant depending on participation. Only timely and valid claims will be eligible for payment.
(Source：FOX 4 News)