Mitchell v. Whataburger Restaurants ERISA 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, W.D. Texas (No. 5:26-cv-03833).
- June 16, 2026Case filed
What happened
A proposed class action filed against Whataburger Restaurants LLC under ERISA, apparently concerning employee benefit plan administration or alleged mismanagement of retirement or health benefits. The case involves the Whataburger Employee Benefit Plan Administrative Committee as a defendant, suggesting the lawsuit alleges improper handling or administration of employee benefits.
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 Mitchell v. Whataburger Restaurants ERISA Class Action case?
- No. The case is still being litigated — there is no settlement, no claim form, and no payout. It was filed June 16, 2026 in the District Court, W.D. Texas (No. 5:26-cv-03833).What a class action lawsuit is →
- Who are the attorneys in the Mitchell v. Whataburger Restaurants ERISA Class Action?
- For the plaintiffs: Walker D. Moller (Siri & Glimstad, LLP). For Whataburger Restaurants LLC: Natsumi Jo Covey (Valkenaar O'Donnell PLLC); Lauren A. Valkenaar (Valkenaar O'Donnell, PLLC); Yara Alhowar (Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP); Samuel D. Block (Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP). From the public court docket.
Who's involved
Plaintiffs
- Bobbie J. Mitchell
Defendants
- John Does 1-20
- Whataburger Employee Benefit Plan Administrative Committee
- Whataburger Restaurants LLC
Counsel for plaintiffs
- Walker D. MollerSiri & Glimstad, LLPRepresents Bobbie J. Mitchell4 tracked caseswmoller@sirillp.com · (318) 224-1105
Counsel for defendants
- Natsumi Jo CoveyValkenaar O'Donnell PLLCRepresents Whataburger Restaurants LLC, Whataburger Employee Benefit Plan Administrative Committeencovey@valkenaarlaw.com · (210) 239-0321
- Lauren A. ValkenaarValkenaar O'Donnell, PLLCRepresents Whataburger Restaurants LLC, Whataburger Employee Benefit Plan Administrative Committeelvalkenaar@valkenaarlaw.com · (210) 239-0321
- Yara AlhowarMorgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPRepresents Whataburger Restaurants LLC, Whataburger Employee Benefit Plan Administrative Committee(206) 274-6400
- Samuel D. BlockMorgan Lewis & Bockius LLPRepresents Whataburger Restaurants LLC, Whataburger Employee Benefit Plan Administrative Committee4 tracked casessamuel.block@morganlewis.com · (312) 324-1000
- Jeremy P. BlumenfeldMorgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPRepresents Whataburger Restaurants LLC, Whataburger Employee Benefit Plan Administrative Committee17 tracked cases · $1.8M in disclosed settlements defendedjeremy.blumenfeld@morganlewis.com · (215) 963-5258
Other cases these firms appear in
- ONEOK Personal Property Class Action · Siri & Glimstad LLP
- Mondelez Global LLC ERISA Class Action · Siri & Glimstad LLP
- World Acceptance Consumer Finance Class Action · Siri & Glimstad LLP
- HarbisonWalker International Class Action · Siri & Glimstad LLP
- Lineage, Inc. Class Action · Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
From the public court docket, contact details as filed; not an endorsement.
Guides:What is a class action lawsuit?How class membership worksYour options as a class member
Summarised from public settlement documents; confirm terms on the official settlement website. ClaimWatch is not a law firm, and filing a claim is free.
More employment settlements
View all →TBJ Drywall & Taping Wage Settlement
Amount varies by worker; see mailed/emailed notice for individual amount
PacBell Employment Practices Settlement
A sum of money based on the number of workweeks worked for Defendant from January 1, 2021 to October 23, 2025