Starbucks COBRA Notice Class Action Settlement
Case Overview
Starbucks has reached an agreement to settle class action claims alleging that the company failed to issue adequate Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) notices to its former employees. These notices were supposed to inform the workers of their rights regarding electing COBRA continuation coverage.
The lawsuit centers on the alleged failure to provide proper COBRA notices, which relates to the Starbucks Welfare Benefits Plan, including its Health and Vision Plans. Starbucks has not admitted any wrongdoing regarding these claims.
Class members can receive a proportional share of the settlement fund based on the number of claims filed. To participate, individuals must submit the claim form they received as a member of the settlement no later than December 2, 2026. The final approval hearing is set for January 6, 2027.
Who May Qualify
Participants and beneficiaries in the Starbucks Welfare Benefits Plan, including its Health and Vision Plans, who received a COBRA notice between July 21, 2016, and January 1, 2023, after a qualifying event and who did not elect continuation coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for this settlement?
The settlement benefits all participants and beneficiaries in the Starbucks Welfare Benefits Plan, including the Health and Vision Plans. You must have been sent a COBRA notice between July 21, 2016, and January 1, 2023, as a result of a qualifying event and must not have elected continuation coverage.
What is the deadline to file a claim?
The deadline for exclusion and objection, and for class members to submit the claim form, is December 2, 2026.
How much money can class members expect to receive?
Potential awards are estimated to be between $30 and $74, depending on the percentage of class members who file claims.
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