Albertsons text messages class action settlement — $100 payout, claim deadline soon

CALIFORNIA – A $5.95 million class action settlement has been reached in Kamel et al. v Albertsons Companies Inc.

Consumers nationwide – including in California, who received two or more unsolicited marketing text or calls from Albertsons Companies Inc. or affiliated brands after opting out have until September 10, 2025 to claim $100.

There are currently over 1,000 Albertsons and affiliated stores in California including Safeway, Vons, and Pavilions.

Plaintiffs allege Albertsons ignored STOP requests

The lawsuit claims Albertsons sent unsolicited marketing messages to consumers who had previously opted out, violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).

According to court documents, plaintiffs Anthony Kamel, Linnea Menin, Jasmine Otte, and Jennifer Schofield requested multiple times that the company stop contacting them via text, but it continued sending solicitations – even after acknowledging their STOP requests.

Kamel says the company obtained his phone number at checkout while he was shopping.

Plaintiffs argue that Albertsons’ failure to honor opt-out requests shows it lacks written text marketing policies, telemarketing training, and a standalone do-not-call list.

Harm from text spam

The plaintiffs say Albertsons’ text spam violated privacy rights, caused nuisance and annoyance and used up phone storage.

All U.S. consumers who, from June 1, 2023, received two or more unsolicited marketing texts or calls from Albertsons or affiliates within a 12-month period, after opting out, are eligible to file a claim.

Claims must be filed by September 10, 2025, with estimated payouts of at least $100 per member.

Albertsons Companies also operates stores under the names Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Star Market, Haggen, Carrs, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci’s Food Lovers Market nationwide.

For more information visit https://acitextsettlement.com/