Sprouts Farmers Market $5M FACTA Class Action Settlement, Claim Deadline is August 5, 2026
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. and SFM LLC agreed to pay $5 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging Sprouts violated the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) by printing more than the last five digits of customers’ credit, debit, or EBT card numbers on electronically printed receipts.
The two consolidated lawsuits are pending in the Los Angeles County Superior Court. U.S. consumers who used a personal credit or debit card at any Sprouts grocery store between August 16, 2020, and October 31, 2022, or an EBT card between March 15, 2021, and April 15, 2023, and received a receipt displaying more than the last five digits of their card number, may be eligible for a pro rata cash payment — estimated at $100 or more per claimant. The claim deadline is August 5, 2026.
Quick Facts
- Lawsuit type: Class action — Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) violation
- Defendants: Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. and SFM LLC
- Case name: Tran, et al. v. Sprouts Farmers Market Inc., et al., consolidated with Robert Cohen v. Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc., et al.
- Case numbers: 22STCV26572 / 23STCV08339
- Court: Los Angeles County Superior Court
- Settlement status: Proposed (pending final approval)
- Settlement fund: $5,000,000
- Who may be affected: U.S. consumers who used a personal credit or debit card at any Sprouts store between August 16, 2020, and October 31, 2022, or an EBT card between March 15, 2021, and April 15, 2023, and received a receipt printing more than the last five digits of their card number
- Estimated payout: Pro rata payment estimated at $100 or more per claimant
- Opt-out deadline: April 7, 2026
- Claim deadline: August 5, 2026
- Final approval hearing: November 19, 2026
- Official settlement website: SettleInfo.com
- Administrator: Atticus Administration LLC
Current Status & What Happens Next
The Sprouts Farmers Market FACTA settlement is currently open for claims. Here is what is happening now and what comes next:
- Claims open now — eligible class members can file online, by mail, or by fax
- Opt-out (exclusion) deadline: April 7, 2026
- Claim submission deadline: August 5, 2026 (online by 11:59 p.m. ET; mail or fax postmarked by that date)
- Final approval hearing: November 19, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at 312 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, California 90012, Department SS10, before Judge William F. Highberger
- Payments: The settlement administrator will mail payments to eligible claimants after the court grants final approval of the settlement.
To opt out: Mail your written request for exclusion to the settlement administrator postmarked no later than April 7, 2026. Your request must include your name, address, telephone number, and signature. Opting out means you receive no settlement benefits but retain the right to pursue your own claims against Sprouts.
To object: Write to the court explaining why you do not agree with the settlement terms. Objections must be submitted before the opt-out deadline.
What the Lawsuit Alleges
Sprouts Farmers Markets is a nationwide grocery retailer specializing in fresh, natural, and organic food products. The chain operates hundreds of store locations across the United States.
The lawsuits alleged that Sprouts violated the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act — a federal law that is an amendment to the Fair Credit Reporting Act — specifically 15 U.S.C. § 1681c(g), by printing on customer receipts more than the last five digits of the customer’s credit card or debit card number. For purposes of this settlement, EBT cards are also included.
FACTA’s receipt truncation requirement is one of the law’s most consumer-protective provisions. Congress enacted it specifically to reduce the risk of identity theft at the point of sale, recognizing that printed receipts can be lost, stolen, or discarded — and that exposing full or partial card numbers on those receipts creates a meaningful risk of financial harm to cardholders.
Two separate lawsuits were filed — one by plaintiff Larry Tran and one by plaintiff Robert Cohen — both alleging Sprouts violated FACTA by printing excessive card digits on receipts. The lawsuits were consolidated effective May 2, 2023. Sprouts challenged the operative complaints in both lawsuits and the court granted Sprouts’ request to dismiss both. Plaintiffs Larry Tran and Robert Cohen each appealed the court’s dismissal. The Court of Appeal remanded the lawsuits to the trial court for settlement approval proceedings.
Sprouts denied the allegations but agreed to settle to avoid the uncertainty and cost of further litigation and a possible trial.
Who Could Be Included
Class members must meet the following criteria: they used a personal credit, debit, or EBT card at any Sprouts grocery store in the United States; they used a credit or debit card between August 16, 2020, and October 31, 2022, OR they used an EBT card between March 15, 2021, and April 15, 2023; and they received an electronically printed receipt at the point of sale that displayed more than the last five digits of the card number.
The settlement class is divided into two groups:
- Group 1: Individuals who received a written notice by email containing a notice number beginning with the letter P. Sprouts’ records indicate these individuals had a qualifying transaction. Group 1 members can use the short-form claim form and do not need to provide additional documentation.
- Group 2: Individuals who did not receive such a notice but believe they qualify based on their transaction history and can provide the required documentation. Group 2 members must file a claim form-R with supporting proof.
Each class member can only submit one claim regardless of the number of qualifying transactions.
Settlement Details
Total Fund & Breakdown
The $5,000,000 settlement fund covers the following: settlement administration costs of up to $661,000; attorneys’ fees of $1,666,666.67; attorneys’ costs of up to $75,000; service awards to class representatives of $10,000 each ($20,000 total for both named plaintiffs); and cash payments to approved claimants from the remaining settlement funds.
Based on these deductions, the net fund available for class member payments is approximately $2,577,333.33.
What You Could Receive
Class members can submit a claim to receive a pro rata cash payment from the net settlement fund. The settlement administrator will determine the final payment amount based on the total number of claims filed.
To illustrate how payments are calculated:
- If the net settlement fund is $2,577,333.33 and there are 10,000 valid claims: each claimant receives approximately $257.73
- If the net settlement fund is $2,577,333.33 and there are 20,000 valid claims: each claimant receives approximately $128.87
The estimated per-claimant payout is $100 or more, depending on the number of claims ultimately submitted.
Policy Change
As part of the settlement, Sprouts also agreed to implement a written company policy stating that it will cease printing more than the last five digits of any card number on receipts provided to customers after making a purchase. This means the alleged practice that gave rise to the lawsuit will be formally prohibited going forward.
How to File a Claim
Group 1 (received email notice with notice number beginning with “P”):
- Online: File a short-form claim at SettleInfo.com/short-form-claim-form-login
- By mail or fax: Print and complete the short-form claim PDF and mail or fax it to the settlement administrator
Group 2 (no email notice received):
- Online: File claim form-R at SettleInfo.com/claim-form-r
- By mail or fax: Download and complete the PDF claim form-R and submit with required documentation
Settlement administrator contact:
Sprouts Farmers Market Settlement c/o Atticus Administration LLC P.O. Box 64053 St. Paul, MN 55164 Fax: 1-888-326-6411 Phone: 1-800-958-1026 [email protected]
- Deadline: August 5, 2026 (online or fax by 11:59 p.m. ET; mail must be postmarked by August 5, 2026)
- Payout method: Paper check mailed to the address provided on the claim form
Required Documentation
All class members must provide the notice number from the settlement notice they received. Claimants submitting a claim form-R must include one of the following: an original or copy of a Sprouts Farmers Market receipt showing more than the last five digits of the card number and the date and location of the Sprouts transaction; OR an original or copy of a credit, debit, or EBT card statement showing a qualifying Sprouts transaction that occurred during the class period. The class member can redact sensitive information except for their name, address, date, and amount.
Prior Cases / Context
The Sprouts FACTA settlement is one of the latest in a long line of receipt truncation class actions that have targeted national retailers across the country. FACTA’s receipt truncation rule — which prohibits printing more than the last five digits of a card number or the card’s expiration date on any electronically printed receipt — has been on the books since 2003, with full enforcement beginning in December 2006.
Despite the law’s long history, retailers of all sizes continue to face FACTA class actions. Recent notable FACTA settlements include cases against grocery chains, gas stations, hotels, and entertainment venues, with settlement funds commonly ranging from $1 million to $10 million depending on the class size and the duration of the alleged violations.
The path this lawsuit took — with the trial court initially dismissing the complaints, plaintiffs appealing, and the appellate court remanding the case back for settlement — reflects how hotly contested FACTA litigation can become. Class counsel noted the litigation involved complex procedural issues, appeals, negotiation of the settlement, and causing Sprouts to change its receipt printing processes and implement a new written FACTA policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Sprouts Farmers Market lawsuit a class action?
Yes. Tran, et al. v. Sprouts Farmers Market Inc., et al., Case No. 22STCV26572, consolidated with Robert Cohen v. Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc., Case No. 23STCV08339, is a class action pending in the Los Angeles County Superior Court. It covers U.S. consumers who used a credit, debit, or EBT card at Sprouts during the defined class periods and received a non-compliant receipt.
Has the settlement been approved?
Not yet. The settlement is proposed and open for claims, pending final court approval. The final approval hearing is scheduled for November 19, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in Department SS10 of the Los Angeles County Superior Court.
Who is eligible to file a claim?
You are eligible if you used a personal credit or debit card at any U.S. Sprouts location between August 16, 2020, and October 31, 2022, or an EBT card between March 15, 2021, and April 15, 2023, and received an electronically printed receipt displaying more than the last five digits of your card number.
How much could I receive?
Eligible class members will receive a pro rata cash payment from the net settlement fund of approximately $2,577,333.33. The final per-claimant amount is estimated at $100 or more and depends entirely on how many valid claims are submitted.
Do I need proof to file a claim?
Group 1 claimants (those who received an email notice with a notice number beginning with “P”) do not need to provide additional documentation beyond their notice number. Group 2 claimants must provide a copy of a qualifying Sprouts receipt or a card statement showing a qualifying transaction.
What is the claim deadline?
The claim submission deadline is August 5, 2026. Online and fax submissions must be received by 11:59 p.m. ET; mailed claims must be postmarked by that date.
What is the opt-out deadline?
The deadline to request exclusion from the settlement is April 7, 2026. Requests must be mailed to the settlement administrator and postmarked by that date.
Where is the official settlement website?
The official settlement website is SettleInfo.com, administered by Atticus Administration LLC and supervised by class counsel.
What happens if I do nothing?
If you do nothing, you will not receive any settlement benefits, and you will give up the right to sue Sprouts about the issues in these lawsuits.
Additional Context
FACTA’s receipt truncation rule was designed specifically to prevent a very common form of identity theft — “dumpster diving,” in which criminals retrieve discarded receipts from trash cans near point-of-sale terminals to obtain card data. Even partial card numbers, combined with other information visible on a receipt, can assist bad actors in constructing fraudulent card profiles.
The Sprouts case is particularly notable because it involves EBT cards — government-issued benefit cards used by low-income consumers — in addition to standard credit and debit cards. FACTA’s protections extend to EBT transactions, meaning recipients of government food assistance benefits receive the same statutory receipt truncation protections as other cardholders.
FACTA allows consumers to collect statutory damages of between $100 and $1,000 per willful violation in individual actions, without requiring proof of actual harm — a provision that makes FACTA class actions particularly powerful enforcement tools even when individual consumers have not experienced concrete financial injury.
Last Updated: March 6, 2026
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