Albertsons Cos. $5.95M Unwanted Text Messages Settlement

Consumers who received multiple marketing text messages from Albertsons Cos. Inc. or its affiliated brands after asking them to stop may qualify to claim an estimated $100 or more from a class action settlement.

Albertsons Cos. Inc. agreed to pay $5.95 million to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging the company and its affiliates sent marketing text messages to individuals after they requested not to receive further messages. The lawsuit claimed this conduct violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.

Who can file an Albertsons claim?

Class members must meet all of the following criteria:

• They received two or more unsolicited marketing text messages or telemarketing calls from Albertsons Cos. Inc., Star Markets Co. Inc., Safeway Inc., their affiliates and subsidiaries or anyone acting on their behalf.
• The companies sent the messages or calls within any 12-month period between June 1, 2023, and July 11, 2025.
• The purpose of the messages or calls was to sell the companies' products or services.
• They previously requested to stop receiving such messages or calls, including by texting "Stop" or using a similar opt-out instruction in response to the text messages.
• The messages or calls were not solely to confirm the opt-out request.

How much can class members get?

Each eligible class member who submits a valid and timely claim form will receive a payment estimated to be at least $100. The actual amount may vary depending on the number of valid claims submitted and deductions for attorneys’ fees, administration costs and service awards.

How to claim a class action rebate

Class members can submit the online claim form or download, print, complete and mail the PDF claim form.pdf) to the settlement administrator. The claim form must be postmarked or submitted online by Sept. 10, 2025. Only one claim per class member is allowed.

Settlement administrator’s mailing address: Kamel et al. vs. Albertsons Cos. Inc., c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, P.O. Box 225391, New York, NY 10150-5391

Required information

Class members must provide the class member ID located on the settlement notice they received.

Payout options

The settlement administrator will issue payments by check and mail them to the address provided on the claim form.

$5.95 million settlement fund breakdown

The $5,950,000 settlement fund covers:

• Settlement administration costs: To be determined
• Attorneys’ fees: Up to $2,380,000
• Attorneys’ expenses: Up to $17,500
• Service awards to class representatives: Up to $5,000 each
• Payments to eligible class members: The remainder of the fund

Important dates

• Deadline to file a claim: Sept. 10, 2025
• Opt-out deadline: Sept. 10, 2025
• Final approval hearing: Oct. 3, 2025

When is the Kamel v. Albertsons Companies Inc. payout date?

Payments to class members will be made approximately 60 days after the settlement becomes final and effective, following the final approval hearing and resolution of any appeals.

Why did this class action settlement happen?

The class action lawsuit alleged Albertsons Cos. Inc. and its affiliated brands sent marketing text messages to individuals after they requested not to receive further messages. The plaintiffs claimed this violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, which restricts marketing-related text messages without prior express consent.

While Albertsons denies any wrongdoing, both sides agreed to settle to avoid the costs and uncertainty of a trial.

Sources

1. Class notice.pdf)
2. Settlement agreement.pdf)
3. Claim form.pdf)
4. Settlement FAQ