Can I file a claim in the Thomas v. Acosta, Inc. ERISA Class Action case?

No. The case is still being litigated — there is no settlement, no claim form, and no payout. It was filed January 21, 2026 in the District Court, M.D. Florida (No. 3:26-cv-00110).

Who are the attorneys in the Thomas v. Acosta, Inc. ERISA Class Action?

For the plaintiffs: Tulio D. Chirinos (Chirinos Law Firm PLLC); Paul M. Secunda (Walcheske & Luzi LLC). For Acosta, Inc.: Phillip C. Thompson (Jackson Lewis P.C.); Jacob Bohn (Jackson Lewis PC); Adam R. Carlisle (Jackson Lewis P.C.); Rene E. Thorne (Jackson Lewis P.C.). From the public court docket.

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Thomas v. Acosta, Inc. 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, M.D. Florida (No. 3:26-cv-00110).

January 21, 2026
Case filed

What happened

A proposed class action has been filed against Acosta, Inc. under ERISA (the Employee Retirement Income Security Act). The case apparently concerns alleged violations or breaches related to employee retirement benefits or employee benefit plans administered by the defendant.

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 Thomas v. Acosta, Inc. ERISA Class Action case?: No. The case is still being litigated — there is no settlement, no claim form, and no payout. It was filed January 21, 2026 in the District Court, M.D. Florida (No. 3:26-cv-00110).What a class action lawsuit is →
Who are the attorneys in the Thomas v. Acosta, Inc. ERISA Class Action?: For the plaintiffs: Tulio D. Chirinos (Chirinos Law Firm PLLC); Paul M. Secunda (Walcheske & Luzi LLC). For Acosta, Inc.: Phillip C. Thompson (Jackson Lewis P.C.); Jacob Bohn (Jackson Lewis PC); Adam R. Carlisle (Jackson Lewis P.C.); Rene E. Thorne (Jackson Lewis P.C.). From the public court docket.

Who's involved

Plaintiffs

Carol A. Nielson
Brandi Thomas

Defendants

Investment Committee of the Acosta, Inc. 401(k) Retirement Plan
Board of Directors of Acosta, Inc.
Acosta, Inc.

Counsel for plaintiffs

Tulio D. Chirinos Chirinos Law Firm PLLC
Represents Brandi Thomas, Carol A. Nielson
9 tracked cases
tchirinos@chirinoslawfirm.com · (561) 299-6334
Paul M. Secunda Walcheske & Luzi LLC
Represents Brandi Thomas, Carol A. Nielson
18 tracked cases
psecunda@walcheskeluzi.com · (414) 828-2372

Counsel for defendants

Phillip C. Thompson Jackson Lewis P.C.
Represents Acosta, Inc., Board of Directors of Acosta, Inc., Investment Committee of the Acosta, Inc. 401(k) Retirement Plan
phillip.thompson@jacksonlewis.com · (913) 981-1018
Jacob Bohn Jackson Lewis PC
Represents Acosta, Inc., Board of Directors of Acosta, Inc., Investment Committee of the Acosta, Inc. 401(k) Retirement Plan
jake.bohn@jacksonlewis.com · (904) 638-6327
Adam R. Carlisle Jackson Lewis P.C.
Represents Acosta, Inc., Board of Directors of Acosta, Inc., Investment Committee of the Acosta, Inc. 401(k) Retirement Plan
5 tracked cases
adam.carlisle@jacksonlewis.com · (504) 208-1755
Rene E. Thorne Jackson Lewis P.C.
Represents Acosta, Inc., Board of Directors of Acosta, Inc., Investment Committee of the Acosta, Inc. 401(k) Retirement Plan
5 tracked cases
rene.thorne@jacksonlewis.com · (504) 208-1755

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