$22.5M Dallas BBQ ESOP ERISA Class Action Settlement — Automatic Payment for Eligible Restaurant Workers

vs. Dallas BBQ

Payout Range

$25

Deadline

7/24/2026

Time Left

54 days

About this settlement

The Dallas BBQ ESOP settlement involves a $22.5 million class action related to the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for former and current employees who held vested stock between July 29, 2016, and December 31, 2025. The lawsuit alleges that the defendants violated ERISA by overpaying for the company during its sale to the ESOP, resulting in financial losses for the employees.

Who is eligible

No specific eligibility requirements listed. Review the official settlement terms for complete criteria.

Who is in the settlement class

Participants in the W BBQ Holdings, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan on or after July 29, 2016 who vested in whole or in part under the terms of the ESOP.

How to claim

This settlement has the following claim path.

Automatic Payment

Up to $25

Eligible class members will receive an automatic payment without needing to file a claim form.

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How to file

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Official settlement information

https://openclassactions.com/settlements/dallas-bbq-esop-erisa-class-action-settlement.php

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