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Kroger pharmacy pricing class-action settlement

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Kroger has agreed to a $17 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit concerning prescription medication pricing. The dispute alleged that from December ~~2018~~ 9, 2018, to August 23, 2026, the company ~~did not~~ failed to include lower prices from its Kroger Savings Club when reporting costs to insurers, leading to higher copays and out-of-pocket expenses for some insured customers. Plaintiffs brought allegations of fraud, negligent misrepresentation, and unjust enrichment. Kroger denied any wrongdoing, arguing that Savings Club discounts are exclusive to members paying an annual fee and do not represent the company’s “usual and customary rates.” The company stated the settlement was reached to avoid further litigation costs. Eligible claimants who used insurance for prescriptions at Kroger-owned pharmacies, including Mariano’s in Illinois, may file claims online before a December 21, 2026, deadline. A final hearing for the settlement is scheduled for January 11, 2027.

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