Trader Joe's Consumer Fraud Class Action
Last verified October 6, 2026Source: courtlistener-litigationHow 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. 3:24-cv-06834).
- September 27, 2024Case filed
What happened
This is a proposed class action against Trader Joe's Company, apparently concerning allegations of fraud. The nature of suit is listed as 'Other Fraud,' which often involves claims such as deceptive marketing or misrepresentation to consumers. No specific facts are available from the docket metadata; the allegations are unproven.
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 Trader Joe's Consumer Fraud Class Action case?
- No. The case is still being litigated — there is no settlement, no claim form, and no payout. It was filed September 27, 2024 in the District Court, N.D. California (No. 3:24-cv-06834).What a class action lawsuit is →
- Who are the attorneys in the Trader Joe's Consumer Fraud Class Action?
- For the plaintiffs: Lisa Tamiko Omoto (Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP); Yeremey O. Krivoshey (Smith Krivoshey, PC); Joel Dashiell Smith (Smith Krivoshey, PC); Brittany Skye Scott (Smith Krivoshey, PC). For Trader Joe's Company: Caleah Whitten (Davis Wright Tremaine LLP); Joseph Elie-Meyers; Heather F. Canner (Davis Wright Tremaine LLP); Jacob Michael Harper (Davis Wright Tremaine LLP). From the public court docket.
Who's involved
Plaintiffs
- Clair Awad
- Kevin Smith
Defendants
- Trader Joes Company
Counsel for plaintiffs
- Lisa Tamiko OmotoFaruqi & Faruqi, LLPRepresents Kevin Smith, Clair Awad10 tracked caseslomoto@faruqilaw.com · (424) 365-3225
- Yeremey O. KrivosheySmith Krivoshey, PCRepresents Kevin Smith, Clair Awad27 tracked cases · $2M in disclosed settlementsyeremey@skclassactions.com · (415) 839-7077
- Joel Dashiell SmithSmith Krivoshey, PCRepresents Kevin Smith, Clair Awad39 tracked cases · $36M in disclosed settlementsjoel@skclassactions.com · (617) 377-7404
- Brittany Skye ScottSmith Krivoshey, PCRepresents Kevin Smith, Clair Awad26 tracked cases · $350.8M in disclosed settlementsbrittany@skclassactions.com · (415) 839-7000
- Neal J. DeckantBursor & Fisher, P.A.Represents Kevin Smith, Clair Awad23 tracked cases · $2.4M in disclosed settlementsndeckant@bursor.com · (925) 300-4455
Counsel for defendants
- Caleah WhittenDavis Wright Tremaine LLPRepresents Trader Joes Company2 tracked casescaleahwhitten@dwt.com · (206) 757-8282
- Joseph Elie-MeyersRepresents Trader Joes Company2 tracked casesjosepheliemeyers@gmail.com · (615) 714-1996
- Heather F. CannerDavis Wright Tremaine LLPRepresents Trader Joes Company5 tracked cases · $2.3M in disclosed settlements defendedheathercanner@dwt.com · (213) 633-6800
- Jacob Michael HarperDavis Wright Tremaine LLPRepresents Trader Joes Company10 tracked casesjacobharper@dwt.com · (213) 633-6800
Other cases these firms appear in
- Klos v. TBD Brands Class Action · Faruqi and Faruqi LLP
- Brown v. DLC Laboratories Fraud or Truth-In-Lending Class Action · Faruqi and Faruqi LLP
- Kreutter v. Procter & Gamble Consumer Class Action · Faruqi and Faruqi LLP
- Sheryl Gatoff v. Better Living Brands Class Action · Faruqi and Faruqi LLP
- Chaisson v. University of Southern California Late Fees Settlement · Smith Krivoshey, PC
From the public court docket, contact details as filed; not an endorsement.
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