Barnes & Noble FCRA Settlement: Scam Or Legit? Read This First

Did you receive the Barnes & Noble FCRA settlement email? It is not a scam. You received the mail because you filed a claim.

did you hear the news about Barnes & Noble? They’re shelling out $600,000 to put an end to a class action lawsuit! The lawsuit accused them of violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act by using unlawful employee background reports.

Who Is Eligible For The Barnes & Noble FCRA Settlement

Anyone in the U.S. affected between Feb. 6, 2014, and Dec. 8, 2023, can benefit from the settlement if Barnes & Noble got a consumer report for their employment using a disputed disclosure form.

How Much Is The Settlement

Now, the class members will get an equal share from the net settlement fund, which should be around $322,626 after covering lawyer fees, expenses, and the class representative payment. Hopefully, the affected individuals get a fair deal out of it.

Here’s the deal: the money from the settlement will be divided equally among the eligible class members. They’re estimating that after taking care of lawyer fees, expenses, and the class representative payment, the net settlement fund will be about $322,626.

It’s great news for those who qualify, and they’ll be getting their share without any extra effort.

How To File A Claim 

There is no provision to fill out a valid form but if you qualify you can read more from the settlement website.

Conclusion

In conclusion Vicki Hebert v. Barnes & Noble Inc., Case No. 37-2019-00007178-CU-MC-CTL class action lawsuit is not a scam. Just like Schnucks wine misleading settlement and Jefferson County lawsuit settlement, this lawsuit stems from accusations that it’s been alleged that Rover wrongly categorized workers in California as independent contractors instead of recognizing them as employees, which they should have been according to California labor laws.