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Whole Foods Market 401(k) Plan ERISA Settlement

Last verified July 13, 2026Source: claimdepotHow ClaimWatch verifies cases

This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was November 21, 2025. You can still see what it was about and follow the case in court below. Looking for money you can still claim? Browse open settlements →

What happened

Plaintiffs allege that Plan fiduciaries allowed the Whole Foods Market 401(k) Plan to pay higher recordkeeping and administrative fees than necessary. Plaintiffs also alleged that Whole Foods and the Board failed to monitor the Plan's fiduciaries. The defendants deny all allegations and assert their conduct was entirely proper and compliant with all applicable laws.

Do you qualify?

Anyone who was a participant in the Whole Foods Market Growing Your Future 401(k) Plan with an account balance at any time between November 6, 2017 and July 24, 2025, or a Beneficiary or Alternate Payee of such a participant.

Who is in the class

If you were a participant in the Whole Foods Market Growing Your Future 401(k) Plan with an account balance at any time between November 6, 2017 and July 24, 2025, or a Beneficiary or Alternate Payee of such a participant, you may benefit from this class action settlement.

Quoted from the settlement notice.

How to file

If you have an Active Account in the Plan, no action is required. If you are a Former Participant or a Beneficiary/Alternate Payee of a Former Participant without an Active Account, submit a Former Participant Claim Form by November 21, 2025.

Common questions

What is the claim deadline for the Whole Foods Market 401(k) Plan ERISA Settlement?
This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was November 21, 2025. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
Do I need proof of purchase for the Whole Foods Market 401(k) Plan ERISA Settlement?
No. You can file without a receipt or proof of purchase. You attest that you qualify and submit basic details, though claims are still subject to review and submitting a false claim is a crime.
Is the Whole Foods Market 401(k) Plan ERISA Settlement notice real, or a scam?
Analytics Consulting LLC is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at 401kplanerisasettlement.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 Whole Foods Market 401(k) Plan ERISA 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 January 22, 2026; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.

Who's involved

Plaintiffs

  • Ross Nanfeldt
  • Chad Diehl
  • Robert Goldorazena
  • Kalea Nixon
  • Scott Cenna
  • Michael Lenon
  • Shauna Winkelman

Defendants

  • John Does 1-50
  • The Whole Foods Market, Inc. Benefits Administrative Committee
  • The Whole Foods Market, Inc. 401(k) Committee
  • The Whole Foods Market, Inc. Employer Committee
  • The Board of Directors of Whole Foods Market, Inc.
  • Whole Foods Market, Inc.

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