The proposed settlement creates a $17,000,000 fund for people who paid for one or more Kroger prescription drugs using insurance from December 9, 2018 through August 23, 2026. Those who file valid claims share the Net Settlement Fund pro rata. The court has not yet approved it.
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Benefit Summary
Eligible class members may receive Pro rata share of Net Settlement Fund.
Payments come from the $17,000,000 settlement fund and may change after approved deductions.
Available Awards
Pro rata share of Net Settlement Fund
Who Is Included
The settlement covers certain people in the United States and its territories who paid for Kroger prescription drugs with insurance between December 9, 2018, and August 23, 2026. Important exclusions apply, including valid opt-outs, certain Kroger-related persons, court personnel, and certain people who separately pursued related Savings Club pricing claims.
- Products included: One or more prescription drugs from Kroger for which insurance benefits were used to fill the prescription.
- Proof required: A Claim Form requires information showing settlement-class membership. Claimants seeking $8,000 or more must provide documentation or data identifying payments to Kroger for qualifying prescription purchases. A claimant seeking less than $8,000 may also be asked for that documentation or data if the administrator does not identify the person on its list of known qualifying purchasers.
Claim and Payment Information
- Claim method: Submit a Claim Form online.
- Claim deadline: 2026-12-21
- Instructions: Complete, sign, and submit a Claim Form. The form asks for an attestation of estimated and/or actual payments to Kroger for qualifying prescriptions during the Settlement Class Period. Supporting information or records may be required based on the amount claimed and whether the administrator can identify the claimant in its purchase records.
Questions & Answers
Do I need to file a claim if I received a notice or claim ID number?
- No. Even if you received a notice and claim identification number, you still must submit a Claim Form to seek payment.
- The form asks you to state your estimated and/or actual qualifying payments to Kroger during the class period. The notice says you will be asked for information showing that you are in the Settlement Class.
When do I need records or other proof for my claim?
- If your total claim is $8,000 or more, you must provide documents or data that identify your qualifying payments to Kroger.
- If your total claim is below $8,000, the administrator may ask for the same type of support if it cannot identify you on its list of known qualifying purchasers. The notice does not specify which particular records will satisfy this requirement; it directs readers to the Claim Form for more detail.
How will my payment amount be calculated?
- Your payment is not a fixed amount. The money left after court-approved deductions will be divided among people with valid claims.
- Your share is based on your Recognized Claim compared with the combined Recognized Claims of all approved claimants. In practical terms, a larger recognized qualifying-payment amount means a larger share, but the final amount also depends on the fund remaining and other valid claims.
When might payments be sent?
- Payment depends on your claim being approved and on the settlement receiving final approval.
- The notice says the initial distribution will be allocated within 120 days after the Effective Date. It does not provide a calendar date for the Effective Date. An appeal after final approval could delay payments for years.
What must I do to opt out, or leave the settlement?
- To leave the settlement, send an individual exclusion request by first-class U.S. mail with postage prepaid or by overnight delivery. It must be postmarked by October 22, 2026.
- Include your full name, current mailing address, telephone number, Social Security number, a statement that you made qualifying insured Kroger prescription purchases during the class period, a statement asking to be excluded, and your signature.
- You cannot submit a group or class-wide exclusion. If someone submits it for you, the request must include proof that person has legal authority to act for you. Leaving means you will not receive settlement benefits, but you will not be bound by the settlement.
What rights do I give up if I stay in the settlement?
- If you stay in the Settlement Class, you give up covered claims against Kroger and the other released parties once the settlement becomes effective, even if you do not file a claim.
- The release covers claims connected with the conduct challenged in this case, including claims related to Kroger’s reporting of usual-and-customary prices for prescription drugs. If you do not want to be bound, the notice says you must timely exclude yourself.
Other Important Dates
- Exclusion deadline: 2026-10-22
- Objection deadline: 2026-10-22
- Final approval hearing: JANUARY 11, 2027, at 10am EST
- Hearing location: United States Courthouse, 85 Marconi Boulevard, Columbus, OH 43215
Case Details
- Total settlement fund: $17,000,000
- Case name: Kirkbride et al. v. The Kroger Co.
- Case number: 2:21-cv-00022 (S.D. Ohio)
- Court: United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
- Administrator: Kroger Savings Club Litigation Settlement
- Official Settlement Website: https://www.krogersavingsclubsettlement.com
Sources
Official Settlement Website
Claim form, FAQ, deadlines, administrator information
Visit Site →Claim form, FAQ, deadlines, administrator information
Official Settlement Notice (PDF)
Court-approved notice describing eligibility and benefits
Open PDF →Court-approved notice describing eligibility and benefits