Is the Walgreens Clothing Reimbursement Settlement notice real, or a scam?

Atticus Administration is the court-appointed administrator. Claims are filed only at walgreencosettlement.com. Filing is always free, and no administrator asks for payment or a full Social Security number by email or text.

Who are the attorneys in the Walgreens Clothing Reimbursement Settlement?

For the plaintiffs: Lisseth Bayona (Aiman-Smith & Marcy); Reed W. L. Marcy (Aiman-Smith & Marcy); Randall Bruce Aiman-Smith (Aiman-Smith & Marcy); Hallie Von Rock (Aiman-Smith & Marcy). For Walgreen Co. and Walgreen Pharmacy Services Midwest, LLC: Christopher J. Archibald (Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP); Amelia Alvarez (Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP); Allison Clare Eckstrom (Bryan Cave Laisner Paisner LLP). From the public court docket.

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Walgreens Clothing Reimbursement Settlement

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

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Where this case stands

Final approval granted January 8, 2026

Claims closed. Once the time to appeal has run, the administrator pays valid claims; that usually takes three to twelve months after approval.

Before Judge Jon S. Tigar, United States District Court, Northern District of California (No. 4:22-cv-03170-JST).

May 31, 2022
Case filed
January 16, 2025
Preliminary approval
The court allowed notice of the proposed settlement to go out to the class.
January 8, 2026
Final approval granted

What happened

Walgreens employees claim the company violated California law and Labor Code by failing to reimburse business expenses for clothing purchased from third-party vendors required for work. Walgreens has denied these claims and agreed to settle to avoid litigation expenses.

Do you qualify?

Former and current Walgreens retail store and pharmacy employees in California who purchased clothing items at their own expense from Walgreens' third-party clothing vendors at any time from May 31, 2018, through July 8, 2025.

How to file

To claim, visit the settlement website and access the Long Form Notice and Settlement Documents for filing instructions and deadlines. The specific claims process and deadline are not stated on this landing page.

Common questions

What is the status of the Walgreens Clothing Reimbursement Settlement?: Final approval granted January 8, 2026. Claims closed. Once the time to appeal has run, the administrator pays valid claims; that usually takes three to twelve months after approval.
Is the Walgreens Clothing Reimbursement Settlement notice real, or a scam?: Atticus Administration is the court-appointed administrator. Claims are filed only at walgreencosettlement.com. Filing is always free, and no administrator asks for payment or a full Social Security number by email or text.How to tell a real settlement notice from a scam →
Who are the attorneys in the Walgreens Clothing Reimbursement Settlement?: For the plaintiffs: Lisseth Bayona (Aiman-Smith & Marcy); Reed W. L. Marcy (Aiman-Smith & Marcy); Randall Bruce Aiman-Smith (Aiman-Smith & Marcy); Hallie Von Rock (Aiman-Smith & Marcy). For Walgreen Co. and Walgreen Pharmacy Services Midwest, LLC: Christopher J. Archibald (Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP); Amelia Alvarez (Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP); Allison Clare Eckstrom (Bryan Cave Laisner Paisner LLP). From the public court docket.

Who's involved

Plaintiffs

California Labor and Workforce Development Agency
Trish Gonzalez
Serena Naro

Defendants

Walgreen Pharmacy Services Midwest, LLC
Walgreen Co

Counsel for plaintiffs

Lisseth Bayona Aiman-Smith & Marcy
Represents Serena Naro, Trish Gonzalez, California Labor and Workforce Development Agency
2 tracked cases
lb@asmlawyers.com · (510) 473-7352
Reed W. L. Marcy Aiman-Smith & Marcy
Represents Serena Naro, Trish Gonzalez, California Labor and Workforce Development Agency
rwlm@asmlawyers.com · (510) 473-7352
Randall Bruce Aiman-Smith Aiman-Smith & Marcy
Represents Serena Naro, Trish Gonzalez, California Labor and Workforce Development Agency
2 tracked cases
ras@asmlawyers.com · (510) 519-1765
Hallie Von Rock Aiman-Smith & Marcy
Represents Serena Naro, Trish Gonzalez, California Labor and Workforce Development Agency
2 tracked cases
hvr@asmlawyers.com · (510) 519-1018
Brent A Robinson Clarkson Law Firm
Represents Serena Naro, Trish Gonzalez, California Labor and Workforce Development Agency
2 tracked cases
brobinson@clarksonlawfirm.com · (415) 404-3955

Counsel for defendants

Christopher J. Archibald Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
Represents Walgreen Co, Walgreen Pharmacy Services Midwest, LLC
3 tracked cases
christopher.archibald@bclplaw.com · (949) 223-7000
Amelia Alvarez Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
Represents Walgreen Co, Walgreen Pharmacy Services Midwest, LLC
3 tracked cases
Amelia.Alvarez@bclplaw.com · (949) 223-7000
Allison Clare Eckstrom Bryan Cave Laisner Paisner LLP
Represents Walgreen Co, Walgreen Pharmacy Services Midwest, LLC
eckstromresolution@gmail.com · (949) 223-7000

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Class period: May 31, 2018 – July 8, 2025
Filed: May 31, 2022
Case: Serena Naro, et al. v. Walgreen Co., et al.
Case number: 4:22-cv-03170-JST
Court: United States District Court, Northern District of California
Judge: Jon S. Tigar
Administrator: Atticus Administration

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Case status & court docket

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United States District Court, Northern District of California

Final approval granted January 8, 2026 · filed May 31, 2022

January 8, 2026
Final approval
ORDER AND JUDGMENT GRANTING PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR FINAL APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION AND PRIVATE ATTORNEY'S GENERAL ACT SETTLEMENT, ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS. CLASS REPRESENTATIVE INCENTIVE AWARDS, AND SETTLEMENT CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION COSTS **AS MODIFIED** by Judge Jon S. Tigar granting 75 Motion
July 8, 2025
Fairness hearing
ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION AND PAGA REPRESENTATIVE ACTION SETTLEMENT by Judge Jon S. Tigar granting 66 Motion for Settlement. Final Approval Hearing set for 1/8/2026 at 02:00 PM - Videoc onference Only before Judge Jon S. Tigar. This proceedi
March 31, 2025
Preliminary approval
CLERK'S NOTICE VACATING MOTION HEARING. Before the Court is Plaintiffs' 66 Unopposed Renewed MOTION for Preliminary Approval of Class Action and PAGA Representative Action Settlement filed by Serena Naro. Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 78(b) and Civil Local Rule 7-1(b), the Court finds
February 13, 2025
Preliminary approval
Unopposed Renewed MOTION for for Preliminary Approval of Class Action and PAGA Representative Action Settlement filed by Serena Naro. Motion for Settlement Hearing set for 4/10/2025 02:00 PM in Oakland, Courtroom 6, 2nd Floor. Responses due by 2/27/2025. Replies due by 3/6/2025. (Attachments: # 1 De
January 16, 2025
Preliminary approval
ORDER DENYING WITHOUT PREJUDICE 60 MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT by Judge Jon S. Tigar.

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