Americans are in for a financial windfall as Walgreens has agreed to a settlement that could see individuals receive up to $918.28 each. The drugstore chain recently settled a class action lawsuit that accused them of blocking job opportunities for applicants.
According to reports, Walgreens failed to comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FRCA) when conducting background checks on potential employees. This led to job applicants being denied employment based on faulty background reports, with the company allegedly not sending out proper email notifications to alert applicants of the denials.
The settlement covers individuals who applied for positions at Walgreens between March 30, 2020, and May 17, 2022, and were subsequently denied employment due to background checks. While Walgreens did not admit fault in failing to comply with the FRCA, they have agreed to settle the lawsuit with an undisclosed sum.
As per the terms of the settlement agreement, all class members are eligible to receive payments of up to $100. Additionally, individuals who were unable to contact Walgreens to explain or dispute their background check due to the email notification they received denying them employment can receive an additional $818.
The deadline for exclusion and objection to the settlement is May 23, with the final hearing scheduled for July 23. This settlement comes on the heels of Walgreens announcing the closure of 150 stores in 2023, with more closures planned for 2024.
Americans who were affected by the alleged FRCA violations by Walgreens stand to benefit from this settlement, with the potential of receiving significant financial compensation without the need to provide a receipt or proof of purchase.
