For anyone who underwent a background check obtained by Safeway Inc. anytime between June 6, 2017, and Nov. 25, 2019, (the Safeway Subclass) or by The Vons Companies Inc., then you are eligible for a potential award from the Safeway, Vons $2.3M Fair Credit Reporting Act Class Action Lawsuit!
According to the lawsuit, the defendants had obtained background check reports on prospective employees, in violation of the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and some related state laws. Safeway denies all acts of allegations.
So if you are eligible, file a claim by April 30, 2021 to receive your potential award!
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Safeway Vons Fair Credit Reporting Act Lawsuit
- Claim Form Deadline: April 30, 2021
- Who’s Eligible: Anyone who underwent a background check obtained by Safeway Inc. anytime between June 6, 2017, and Nov. 25, 2019, (the Safeway Subclass) or by The Vons Companies Inc., including the banner or trade name Pavilions, Vons Sherman Oaks, Safeway Southern California and/or Safeway Leasing, between Feb. 20, 2018, and Nov. 25, 2019 (the Vons Subclass)
- Estimated Amount: Varies
- Each Class Member will receive an equal payment from the settlement fund after court costs and other expenses are paid.
- Proof of Purchase: N/A
- Case Name & Number: Sullivan, et al. v. Safeway Inc., et al., Case No. 3:19-cv-03187-mmc in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
(Click here to file a claim)
How To File a Claim
- Head over to the Safeway’s Claim Form.
- Look over the claim form to see if you are eligible.
- Complete the claim form with your information.
- Submit your claim by April 30, 2021 to receive your potential award!
Bottom Line
For anyone who underwent a background check obtained by Safeway Inc. anytime between June 6, 2017, and Nov. 25, 2019, (the Safeway Subclass) or by The Vons Companies Inc., then you are eligible for a potential award from the Safeway, Vons $2.3M Fair Credit Reporting Act Class Action Lawsuit!
Under the FCRA, employers who pull credit reports on prospective employees must provide proper written notification as a standalone document and inform the job candidate negative information on those reports could result in them not getting the job. So if you are eligible, file a claim by the deadline to receive your potential award! Don’t forget to take a look at our full list of Class Action Lawsuit Settlements!
