Vi-Jon ESOP Settlement
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What happened
GreatBanc Trust Company, as fiduciary to the Vi-Jon Employee Stock Ownership Plan, allegedly caused the Plan to engage in a prohibited transaction under ERISA. The lawsuit was filed on March 10, 2022. A partial settlement has been reached with John G. Brunner and related Brunner family defendants, who deny all wrongdoing.
Do you qualify?
Participants and beneficiaries of the Vi-Jon Employee Stock Ownership Plan (n/k/a Emprise Group, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan) at any time since its inception with a vested Plan balance on or prior to October 29, 2024, excluding defendants and directors of Vi-Jon or entities controlled by defendants.
How to file
No claim filing process is described on this page. For more information about eligibility and settlement details, call 800-291-5085. The settlement provides a $1.0 million fund to be allocated to eligible Settlement Class Members after court-approved deductions.
Common questions
- How much does the Vi-Jon ESOP Settlement pay?
- The total settlement fund is $1M. 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 Vi-Jon ESOP Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- GreatBanc Trust Company is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at vijonesopsettlement.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 Vi-Jon ESOP 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 August 12, 2025; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
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