How much does the Abarca v. Werner Enterprises Class Action Settlement pay?

The total settlement fund is $18M. Actual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed — most settlements divide a fixed fund pro rata, so a higher claim rate means a smaller individual check. An "up to" figure is a cap, not a guarantee.

Is the Abarca v. Werner Enterprises Class Action Settlement notice real, or a scam?

Atticus Administration LLC is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at truckerclassaction.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.

When will payments from the Abarca v. Werner Enterprises Class Action Settlement be sent?

Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for July 24, 2026; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.

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Abarca v. Werner Enterprises Class Action Settlement

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What happened

Werner Enterprises, Inc. is settling a lawsuit alleging employment-related claims. The company has agreed to pay $18 million to resolve the matter.

Do you qualify?

Anyone who worked for Werner Enterprises, Inc. as a qualified driver between June 4, 2010, and July 14, 2023.

How to file

Read the Full Notice available on the website for instructions. If you take no action, you will automatically receive payment and be bound by the settlement.

Common questions

How much does the Abarca v. Werner Enterprises Class Action Settlement pay?: The total settlement fund is $18M. Actual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed — most settlements divide a fixed fund pro rata, so a higher claim rate means a smaller individual check. An "up to" figure is a cap, not a guarantee.
Is the Abarca v. Werner Enterprises Class Action Settlement notice real, or a scam?: Atticus Administration LLC is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at truckerclassaction.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
When will payments from the Abarca v. Werner Enterprises Class Action Settlement be sent?: Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for July 24, 2026; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.

Who's involved

Plaintiffs

Kenneth J. Surman
Frank Eads
Stephen L. Davis
David Cagle
Alfredo Alesna, Jr.
Ezequiel Olivares Abarca
Antonia Russell

Defendants

Drivers Management, LLC
Does 1-100
Werner Enterprises, Inc.

Counsel for plaintiffs

Counsel for defendants

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Settlement fund: $18M
Class period: June 4, 2010 – July 14, 2023
Final hearing: July 24, 2026
Case: Abarca et al. v. Werner Enterprises, Inc., et al.
Case number: 8:14-cv-00319-JFB-MDN
Court: United States District Court for the District of Nebraska
Administrator: Atticus Administration LLC

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Case status & court docket

Federal court in Nebraska

United States District Court for the District of Nebraska

Active — filed October 20, 2014

July 24, 2026
Final approval
FINAL APPROVAL ORDER - Dismissal With Prejudice. The Consolidated Cases Abarca v. Werner Enterprises, Inc., No. 8:14-cv-00319; Smith v. Werner Enterprises, Inc., No. 8:15-cv-00287; and Vester v. Werner Enterprises, Inc., No. 8:17-cv-00145 ar e DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE, each party to bear its own
June 12, 2026
Final approval
TEXT ORDER granting (757) Motion for Leave in case 8:14-cv-00319-JFB-MDN; granting (645) Motion for Leave in case 8:15-cv-00287-JFB-MDN; granting (602) Motion for Leave in case 8:17-cv-00145-JFB-MDN. Plaintiffs are granted leave to file an overlength Memorandum of Law in Support of their Unopposed M
June 11, 2026
Final approval
INDEX in support of Brief,,, (647 in 8:15-cv-00287-JFB-MDN, 604 in 8:17-cv-00145-JFB-MDN, 759 in 8:14-cv-00319-JFB-MDN), UNOPPOSED MOTION for Settlement MOTION for Attorney Fees MOTION Final Approval of Class Settlement, Approval of Attorney's Fees, Costs, and Service Awards (646 in 8:15-cv-00287-JF
May 28, 2026
Final approval
UNOPPOSED MOTION to Extend the Filing Deadline for Plaintiffs' Motion for Final Approval by 7 Days Order,,,,,,,,,,,, Terminate Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings,,,,,,,,,,,, Set/Reset All Hearings,,,,,,,,,,, (753 in 8:14-cv-00319-JFB-MDN, 753 in 8:14-cv-00319-JFB-MDN, 753 in 8:14-cv-00319-JFB-MDN, 59
February 5, 2026
Fairness hearing
ORDER - Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement, Filing No. 750 in Case No. 8:14cv319; Filing No. 638 in Case No. 8:15cv287; and Filing No. 595 in Case No. 8:17cv145, is granted. The settlement is hereby prelimi narily approved as fair, reasonable, and adequate, a
January 30, 2026
Preliminary approval
UNOPPOSED MOTION for Settlement Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement by Attorney Justin L. Swidler on behalf of Plaintiffs Ezequiel Olivares Abarca, Alfredo Alesna, Jr., David Cagle, Stephen L. Davis, Frank Eads, Kenneth J. Surman, Interested Party William Smith. (Attachments: # 1 Text of

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