Trader Joe's has agreed to a $7.4 million settlement over allegations it printed full credit and debit card numbers on customer receipts, violating federal privacy laws.
A class action lawsuit was filed against Trader Joe's in California, alleging that the company printed the first six and last four digits of customers' credit or debit card numbers on receipts for some transactions. This practice allegedly violated the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act. Trader Joe's has denied wrongdoing and agreed to the settlement.
Key Details
- Qualifying claimants must file a claim by Tuesday, June 9.
- The receipt issue affected only some transactions at some stores between March 5, 2019, and July 19, 2019.
- Eligible customers may have received an email or postcard notifying them of the settlement.
- The payment amount per claimant is estimated at $102.45, but may vary based on the number of valid claims.
- The settlement is pending court approval, with a hearing scheduled for early August.
Next Steps
- Potentially affected customers must file a claim online or by mail to receive payment.
- Appeals could delay the distribution of payments.