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Vi-Jon ESOP Settlement

Last verified September 18, 2026Source: atticusHow ClaimWatch verifies cases

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What happened

A federal lawsuit alleges that GreatBanc Trust Company, as a fiduciary to the Vi-Jon Employee Stock Ownership Plan, caused the Plan to engage in a transaction prohibited by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). A partial settlement has been reached with John G. Brunner, the John G. Brunner Revocable Trust, and 12 other Affiliated Family Trusts. The Brunner Defendants deny all claims and admit no wrongdoing.

Do you qualify?

All 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, the directors of Vi-Jon or entities in which a Defendant has a controlling interest.

What you can claim

Read from the official settlement notice. Confirm the terms that apply to you on the administrator's site before filing.

  • Settlement fund allocation

    Eligible Settlement Class Members will receive an allocation from the Gross Settlement Fund after Court-approved deductions.

Who is in the class

All 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, the directors of Vi-Jon or of any entity in which a Defendant has a controlling interest, and legal representatives, successors, and assigns of any such excluded person.

Quoted from the settlement notice.

How to file

Contact information is available by calling 800-291-5085. Eligible Settlement Class Members will receive allocations from the $1.0 million Gross Settlement Fund after Court-approved deductions. The settlement website contains additional information in FAQ sections for Active and Non-Active ESOP Participants.

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?
Not stated 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.

Who's involved

Plaintiffs

  • Derek Kemp
  • Michael Robbins
  • Peter Lewis
  • Paul Laidig

Defendants

  • VJ Holding Corp.
  • Vi-Jon, Inc.
  • VJCS Holdings, Inc.
  • Scott Mekus
  • Keith Grypp
  • Rich Koulouris
  • Spencer Murray
  • Lawrence J. LeGrand

+ 12 more

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This summary was generated from public settlement documents and may contain errors. Confirm eligibility, deadlines, and payment terms on the official settlement website before filing. ClaimWatch is not a law firm and this is not legal advice. Filing a claim is free.

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