Trevethan v. Best Reps, Inc. Class and PAGA Settlement
If you sold or promoted products in California Safeway / Albertsons stores for any staffing agency—or in California Costco warehouses for Integro Marketing Group—between June 12, 2015 and November 4, 2025, you could receive a cash payment from a $1.035 million class action settlement. Act now: known class members are paid automatically, but others must submit a claim by March 3, 2026.
Next step: review the details below and, if required, file your claim before the deadline.
Who Is Eligible?
- Non-exempt employees or contractors who worked product demonstrations in Safeway or Albertsons stores statewide (any staffing agency) between 6/12/2015 – 11/4/2025.
- Non-exempt workers supplied by Advantage Sales & Marketing (or its vendors) to Safeway locations during the same period.
- Non-exempt workers supplied by Integro Marketing Group (or its vendors) to Costco warehouses in California during the same period.
Settlement Benefits
Defendants Safeway/Albertsons, Advantage Solutions, and Costco agreed to create a $1,035,000 Gross Settlement Fund. After court-approved deductions, the Net Settlement Amount will be distributed to participating class members based on the number of “shifts” you worked:
- Individual Class Payments: pro-rated by shifts (10 % wages / 90 % interest & penalties for tax purposes).
- PAGA Payments: additional pro-rated amounts even if you opt out of the class portion.
Payments will be mailed automatically to known class members; others must file a timely claim with documentation.
Important Deadlines
- Claim / Opt-Out / Objection Deadline: March 3, 2026
- Final Approval Hearing: April 14, 2026 – Alameda County Superior Court
How to Claim Your Money
Notified by mail? Sit tight—your check will arrive after final approval (make sure the administrator has your current address).
Did not get a mailed notice but worked qualifying Safeway demos? Submit the required claim form plus proof of your shifts no later than March 3, 2026.
Download Claim Form (PDF)Need Help?
Contact the Settlement Administrator, Simpluris, at info@TrevethanSettlement.com or (833) 417-4959. Settlement website: TrevethanSettlement.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Trevethan v. Best Reps, Inc. settlement about?
Plaintiff Donna Trevethan alleged Safeway, Albertsons, Costco, Advantage Solutions, and Integro failed to provide meal/rest breaks, pay all wages, and furnish accurate wage statements to demo workers. The case settled for $1.035 million without any admission of wrongdoing.
How is my payment calculated?
Your share equals the Net Settlement Amount divided by the total qualifying shifts and then multiplied by the number of shifts you worked. Separate pools exist for Safeway-related and Costco-related work.
Do I need to do anything to get paid?
If you received a mailed notice, no. Otherwise, you must submit the claim form with proof of demo shifts before March 3, 2026.
Can I object or opt out?
Yes. Send a written objection or opt-out request postmarked by March 3, 2026. Opting out waives your class payment but you will still receive the PAGA share.
When will checks be mailed?
If the Court grants final approval on April 14, 2026 and no appeals delay the process, expect checks a few months later. Appeals could extend the timeline by a year or more.
Where can I read the full settlement agreement?
A copy is on file with Alameda County Superior Court and can be viewed online at alameda.courts.ca.gov.