Yanuki
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Trader Joe’s shoppers who used a credit or debit card between March 5, 2019, and July 19, 2019, may be eligible for a payout from a $7.4 million class action settlement. The lawsuit alleges that receipts issued during this period displayed...
The class action lawsuit, *Keim v. Trader Joe’s Co.*, addresses concerns that Trader Joe’s issued receipts displaying both the first six and last four digits of customers’ credit or debit cards. This "double-exposure" of digits was considered a major identity theft risk. While Trader Joe’s denies any wrongdoing, they opted to settle the case to avoid further legal costs. To be eligible, shoppers must have used a credit or debit card at Trader Joe’s during the specified period and received a receipt with the incorrect card number formatting. The final payout amount depends on the number of valid claims filed and deductions for administrative and legal fees. Claimants can file online via the official settlement portal [official settlement portal?ref=yanuki.com], by mail, or by phone. They will need their Claim ID and PIN from the settlement notice. Payouts can be received as a digital payment or a physical check. The Fairness Hearing is scheduled for August 10, 2026, with payments expected to be distributed within 45 days of final approval.
Shoppers who used a credit or debit card at Trader Joe’s between March 5, 2019, and July 19, 2019, and received a receipt displaying the first six and last four digits of their card number.
Eligible class members may receive an estimated $102.45, but the final amount depends on the number of valid claims filed and other deductions.
Claims can be filed online at the official settlement portal [official settlement portal?ref=yanuki.com], by mail, or by phone.
The deadline to submit a claim is June 9, 2026.
Payments are expected to be distributed within 45 days after the court grants final approval, which is scheduled to be decided at the Fairness Hearing on August 10, 2026.
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