If you filled a prescription through Kroger between December 9, 2018, and August 23, 2026, you may be eligible for a payment from a new $17 million settlement. The class action lawsuit claims the grocery company overcharged customers for generic medications by misreporting typical prices for those drugs. Kroger denies these allegations and has not been found guilty of any wrongdoing, but the company has agreed to the settlement to resolve the case.
To see if you qualify, check your records for any prescription drugs you paid for, in whole or in part, using insurance at a Kroger-owned pharmacy during the eight-year period. Settlement administrators are currently reaching out to impacted individuals using identification numbers that are necessary to file a claim. If you have not received an email, it is worth checking your spam folder for any communication regarding the case.
Interested individuals must submit a claim form online to participate. You will need to report your spending on prescriptions during the qualifying timeframe. Claims totaling $8,000 or more will require supporting documentation to be valid. You can choose to receive your payment through a paper check or digital transfer platforms like Venmo, PayPal, or Zelle.
The deadline to submit a claim is December 21, 2026. If you prefer to opt out of the settlement, the deadline to do so is October 22, 2026. Keep in mind that the court has not yet finalized the settlement, and a fairness hearing is scheduled for early January 2027. If approved, payments will be distributed on a pro rata basis, meaning your specific payout depends on the total number of authorized claims filed by other participants. You can find more information and access the claim portal at the official settlement website.