Walgreen Co. $950,000 Employee Clothing Settlement
Worked at a California Walgreens and paid for required shirts, jackets or other gear out of pocket? You could soon receive a pro-rated cash payment—no claim form needed—thanks to a $950,000 class action settlement. Check the key dates and make sure Walgreens has your correct address so you don’t miss your check.
Eligible Period: 5/31/2018 – 7/8/2025
Estimated Net Fund: $473,334
Action Needed: None (unless opting out)
Final Approval Hearing: 1/8/2026
Who Is Eligible?
- Current or former non-exempt employees of Walgreen Co. or Walgreen Pharmacy Services Midwest LLC.
- Worked in a retail store or pharmacy in California.
- Bought clothing items from an approved third-party vendor at your own expense between May 31, 2018 and July 8, 2025.
Two Overlapping Groups
- Class members: Anyone meeting the above criteria during the full class period (5/31/18 – 7/8/25).
- Aggrieved employees (PAGA): Those who made qualifying purchases between 3/16/21 – 7/8/25.
How Much Can You Receive?
- Total settlement fund: $950,000.
- Estimated net to workers: $473,334 after court-approved deductions.
- Your payment = (your total clothing spend) × (net class fund ÷ total qualifying spend).
- Aggrieved employees will also split a $25,000 PAGA fund.
- Payments are non-taxable; you’ll receive a 1099 for reporting.
No Claim Form Required
The settlement administrator will use vendor purchase records to calculate each payout. If you received a notice, you’re already on the list. Simply wait for your check, or:
- Opt-out deadline: 9/29/2025 (to preserve the right to sue separately).
- Object in writing by the same deadline if you disagree with the terms.
Timeline & Key Dates
- Sept 29 2025 – Exclusion / objection deadline
- Jan 8 2026 – Final approval hearing
- 32-56 days after approval – Checks mailed (sooner if no appeals)
Why the Case Settled
Plaintiffs alleged Walgreens violated California Labor Code § 2802 and the Unfair Competition Law by failing to reimburse mandatory clothing expenses. Walgreens denies wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid further litigation risk in Naro v. Walgreen Co., No. 4:22-cv-03170-JST (N.D. Cal.).
Settlement Administration
All correspondence goes to:
Naro v. Walgreen Co.
c/o Atticus Administration
P.O. Box 64053
St. Paul, MN 55164
Phone: 1-800-817-4421
Email: WalgreenCoSettlement@atticusadmin.com
Official website: walgreencosettlement.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to submit a claim to join the Walgreen Co. Employee Clothing Settlement?
No. Eligible employees will be identified from vendor purchase records and automatically mailed a check unless they opt out by September 29, 2025.
How is my individual payment calculated in the Walgreen clothing settlement?
Your payout is proportional to what you spent on qualifying clothing. The administrator will multiply your total purchases by a payout rate based on the net settlement fund.
When will the Walgreen Co. settlement checks be sent?
Approximately 32–56 days after the court gives final approval on January 8, 2026, provided no appeals delay distribution.
Can I still sue Walgreens if I accept this settlement?
By doing nothing, you release the class claims covered in this case. To keep your right to sue separately, you must exclude yourself by the September 29, 2025 deadline.