Trader Joe’s $7.4M Settlement: Last Day to File Claim, June 09

Trader Joe’s customers have one day left to file claims in a $7.4 million class-action settlement over receipt violations. Plaintiff Brian Keim alleged the grocer printed the first six and last four digits of credit and debit card numbers on receipts at some stores between March and July 2019, violating federal privacy law. Eligible shoppers can receive approximately $102.45 each if approved.

What the lawsuit alleged

Brian Keim, a Florida resident, filed the complaint in December 2020 in California Superior Court. He alleged that Trader Joe’s printed receipts showing the first six and last four digits of customer card numbers, violating the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA). FACTA requires merchants to hide all but the last five digits of card numbers on receipts to prevent identity theft. No customers reported actual identity theft related to the incident, according to court filings.

Who qualifies and how much they receive

Customers who used a credit or debit card at Trader Joe’s between March 5, 2019 and July 19, 2019 may qualify. Not all stores printed receipts with full card digits, and only a small number of transactions at affected locations involved such receipts. Eligible claimants receive approximately $102.45 each if their claim is approved. The exact payout depends on the total number of valid claims filed.

How to file a claim before deadline

The deadline to submit a claim is today, June 9, 2026, by end of day. Customers can visit the settlement website at www.TJ-FACTASettlement.com or call 1-888-444-7415 for eligibility information. Trader Joe’s denied wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid further litigation costs, with its insurer funding the $7.4 million payout.

Why this settlement matters

The case reinforces how retailers must handle customer payment data. Under FACTA, businesses face legal liability for printing sensitive card information on receipts. Trader Joe’s insurer decided settlement costs were lower than continued litigation. The ruling signals that even without proven identity theft, companies can be held liable for exposing customers to data risk.

Final Thoughts

Trader Joe’s customers have until end of day today to claim $102.45 each from the $7.4 million settlement. File at www.TJ-FACTASettlement.com if you shopped there with a card between March and July 2019.

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