Walgreens agreed to class action lawsuit settlement to solve claim its erratically denied applicants job chance due to background checks without providing the required notices.
According to class action lawsuit, Walgreens failed to comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act FCRA when denying job applicants employment based on background reports.
The pharmacy chain allegedly sent email notification that does not meet FCRA requirements.
The settlement give advantage those who applied to work at Walgreens and were denied employment based on background report obtained by Walgreen between March 30, 2020 and May 17, 2022.
Under terms of settlement all class members are eligible for $100 payments. Class members may be able to get additional payment up to $818.28 if intended to contact Walgreens to explain of dispute background check but did not do so due to email they get.
The final approval hearing for the settlement is schedule for July 23, 2024
The deadline for objection and exclusion is May 23, 2024.
No claim form is required to get a $100 payment. However class member who submit a claim by May 23, 2024 can get additional $818.28 payment.
Individuals who applied to work at Walgreen and who were denied employment based on background report obtained by Walgreens between March 30, 2020 and May 17, 2022.
Claim Form deadline is 05/23/2024
Helwig v. Walgreen Co., Case No. 1:22-cv-01670 in US District Court for Northern District of Illinois.
Final hearing is 07/23/2024
WalgreenFCRASettlement.com
Walgreens is a national pharmacy chain with locations around the country.
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