Can I file a claim in the Banks v. NRG Energy Employment Class Action case?

No. The case is still being litigated — there is no settlement, no claim form, and no payout. It was filed July 27, 2026 in the District Court, N.D. California (No. 5:26-cv-07792).

Who are the attorneys in the Banks v. NRG Energy Employment Class Action?

For the plaintiffs: Roman Shkodnik (D.Law, Inc.); Emma Geesaman (D.Law, Inc.). For NRG Energy, Inc.: Christopher William Decker (Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart PC); Ori Lavi (Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak and Stewart, PC). From the public court docket.

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Banks v. NRG Energy Employment Class Action

Verified September 19, 2026Found via the federal court docketHow ClaimWatch verifies cases

Still being litigated: the claims below are allegations, not findings, and there is no settlement, claim form or payout yet.

Where this case stands

In litigation

The case has been filed and is being fought in court. There is no settlement, no claim form and no payout yet; many class actions are dismissed or never certified.

Pending in the District Court, N.D. California (No. 5:26-cv-07792).

July 27, 2026
Case filed

What happened

A proposed class action against NRG Energy, Inc. concerning employment matters, apparently alleging civil rights violations related to jobs or adverse employment actions. The specific allegations cannot be determined from the docket metadata provided, but the nature of suit designation and initial discovery protocols suggest potential claims involving employment discrimination or adverse employment action.

Do you qualify?

No settlement exists yet, so there is nothing to file and no class definition to check. If the case settles, the settlement will define exactly who qualifies — watch this case and we'll let you know.

How to file

There is no claim to file yet. If this case reaches a settlement, a claim process will open — usually with an official settlement website and a filing deadline.

Common questions

Can I file a claim in the Banks v. NRG Energy Employment Class Action case?: No. The case is still being litigated — there is no settlement, no claim form, and no payout. It was filed July 27, 2026 in the District Court, N.D. California (No. 5:26-cv-07792).What a class action lawsuit is →
Who are the attorneys in the Banks v. NRG Energy Employment Class Action?: For the plaintiffs: Roman Shkodnik (D.Law, Inc.); Emma Geesaman (D.Law, Inc.). For NRG Energy, Inc.: Christopher William Decker (Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart PC); Ori Lavi (Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak and Stewart, PC). From the public court docket.

Who's involved

Plaintiffs

Johnny Banks

Defendants

Vivint LLC
NRG Energy, Inc.

Counsel for plaintiffs

Roman Shkodnik D.Law, Inc.
Represents Johnny Banks
4 tracked cases
r.shkodnik@d.law · (818) 962-6465
Emma Geesaman D.Law, Inc.
Represents Johnny Banks
2 tracked cases
e.geesaman@d.law · (818) 962-6465

Counsel for defendants

Christopher William Decker Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart PC
Represents NRG Energy, Inc., Vivint LLC
5 tracked cases
christopher.decker@ogletreedeakins.com · (213) 239-9800
Ori Lavi Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak and Stewart, PC
Represents NRG Energy, Inc., Vivint LLC
ori.lavi@ogletree.com · (408) 480-1777

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From the public court docket, contact details as filed; not an endorsement.

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