Albertsons Companies $5.95 Million Text Message Settlement

Published: August 12, 2025

Albertsons Cos. Inc. has agreed to pay $5.95 million to settle a class action lawsuit that accused the company and its affiliated brands of sending repeated marketing text messages to consumers who had requested not to receive them. The lawsuit claimed these actions violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), a federal law regulating unsolicited telemarketing communications.

Who Is Eligible to File a Claim

You may be eligible if you meet all of the following conditions:

• You received two or more unsolicited marketing text messages or telemarketing calls from:
  • Albertsons Cos. Inc.
  • Star Markets Co. Inc.
  • Safeway Inc.
  • Any affiliate, subsidiary, or third party acting on their behalf
• The messages or calls were made within any 12-month period between June 1, 2023, and July 11, 2025
• The purpose of the communication was to promote or sell the company’s products or services
• You had previously opted out of receiving such messages or calls, such as by replying with “Stop” or a similar command
• The messages or calls were not solely to confirm your opt-out request

What Class Members May Receive

Each qualifying class member who submits a valid and timely claim will receive an estimated payment of at least $100. The actual amount may vary based on how many valid claims are submitted and deductions for attorneys’ fees, administrative expenses, and service awards to class representatives.

How to File a Claim

You can submit your claim in one of two ways:

• Fill out the claim form online
• Download, print, complete, and mail the claim form to the settlement administrator

Claim deadline: September 10, 2025
Mailing address for paper claims:
Kamel et al. v. Albertsons Cos. Inc.
c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
P.O. Box 225391
New York, NY 10150-5391

Only one claim per class member is allowed.

Required Information

To complete the claim form, you must provide the class member ID included in the notice you received via mail or email.

Payment Method

Payments will be issued by check and mailed to the address provided in your claim form.

Settlement Fund Breakdown

The $5.95 million fund will be distributed as follows:

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

Key Dates

• Claim deadline: September 10, 2025
• Opt-out deadline: September 10, 2025
• Final approval hearing: October 3, 2025

When Will Payments Be Sent?

If the settlement receives final court approval and there are no appeals, payments will be issued approximately 60 days after the settlement becomes final.

Why Is There a Settlement?

The lawsuit alleged that Albertsons and its affiliates continued to send marketing messages after individuals had opted out, in violation of the TCPA. The plaintiffs claimed this behavior was unlawful and invasive. Albertsons denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle the case to avoid the expense and risk of continued litigation.