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Laidig v GreatBanc Trust

If you were a participant or beneficiary of the Vi-Jon ESOP (now Emprise Group, Inc. ESOP) with a vested balance at any time through October 29, 2024, you're part of a $1.0 million class action settlement. No claim form is required — payments are distributed automatically and were scheduled for November 11, 2025.

Potential payment

Gross Settlement Fund

The settlement creates a $1.0 million Gross Settlement Fund. After any court-approved deductions for attorneys' fees, administrative costs, and class representative awards, the remaining amount is allocated among eligible participants. Your individual share depends on the plan's allocation formula, not a fixed per-person amount.

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Official site: www.vijonesopsettlement.com

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Who may qualify

You qualify if you participated in, or received benefits from, the Vi-Jon Employee Stock Ownership Plan (now called the Emprise Group, Inc. ESOP) and had a vested balance at any time from the plan's inception through October 29, 2024. Excluded are the defendants, certain directors of Vi-Jon or related entities, and their legal representatives.

Official eligibility wording

All participants and beneficiaries of the Vi-Jon Employee Stock Ownership Plan (now Emprise Group, Inc. ESOP) who had a vested plan balance at any time since inception through October 29, 2024, excluding defendants and certain directors and their representatives.

This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.

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Proof requirements

Proof requirement is currently marked as No.

Review the official claim form before submitting any information.

What you need

No claim form is needed. Eligible participants are identified from plan records and payments were to be distributed automatically on November 11, 2025.

How to file this claim

Payments were scheduled for November 11, 2025 and go out automatically to eligible ESOP participants — but if you're no longer an active plan participant, you'll want to check the Non-Active Rollover Form on the settlement site to control where your money lands.

  1. Confirm whether you're an active or non-active ESOP participant — the settlement handles each group differently.
  2. If you're an active participant, read the Active ESOP Participant Notice and FAQs at vijonesopsettlement.com — your payment should flow through the plan automatically.
  3. If you're a non-active participant, download the Non-Active ESOP Participant Rollover Form from vijonesopsettlement.com and complete it to direct your payment.
  4. Call 800-291-5085 if you have questions about your status or payment.

Watch out for

  • Final approval was granted August 12, 2025 and payments were scheduled for November 11, 2025 — if you haven't received anything and you're eligible, contact the settlement administrator now.
  • This is a partial settlement only — it covers claims against the Brunner Defendants, not all defendants in the case. The lawsuit against GreatBanc and Berkshire Fund VI continues separately.
  • You're excluded if you're a defendant, a director of Vi-Jon or a related entity, or a legal representative/successor of an excluded person.
  • Non-active participants should check whether a rollover form is still required even though payment distribution was scheduled for November 11, 2025.

We prepare — you file on the official site yourself. This is not legal advice and is not an eligibility decision; the administrator and court decide.

How do I file a claim for this settlement?

No claim form is needed — the official administrator issues this refund automatically; confirm your eligibility and contact details on the official source.

  1. Check the official source to confirm you are within the eligible group — the settlement administrator determines eligibility.
  2. Make sure the official administrator has your current mailing address or payment details if the official source provides a way to update them.
  3. No claim form is required for an automatic refund; you do not need to pay anyone or submit documents to receive it.
  4. Watch the payment status on this record and on the official source — payments begin only after the court or program process concludes.

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  • Payout details the official settlement website · Jun 16, 2026
  • Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 16, 2026
  • Proof requirement the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
  • Court case the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
  • Payment status the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
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  • Eligibility summary

    All participants and beneficiaries of the Vi-Jon Employee Stock Ownership Plan (now Emprise Group, Inc. ESOP) who had a vested plan balance at any time since inception through October 29, 2024, excluding defendants and certain directors and their representatives.

    Verified Jun 16, 2026 · against the official settlement website

  • Proof requirement

    No

    Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website

  • Payment status

    Payment pending

    Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website

  • Estimated payout

    Gross Settlement Fund

    Verified Jun 16, 2026 · against the official settlement website

  • Court

    United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

    Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website

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  • Automatic refund

    Yes — automatic, no claim needed

    Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website

  • Court case number

    22-CV-01296

    Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website

    Laidig v. GreatBanc Trust Company , Case No. 22-CV-01296 (N.D. Ill.)
  • No-claim explanation

    Payments will be distributed on November 11, 2025.

    Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website

    Payments will be distributed on November 11, 2025.
  • Case name

    Laidig v. GreatBanc Trust Company

    Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website

    Laidig v. GreatBanc Trust Company , Case No. 22-CV-01296 (N.D. Ill.)

Common questions

Is the Laidig v GreatBanc Trust settlement legitimate?

Yes — the Laidig v GreatBanc Trust settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It proceeds under case 22-CV-01296 in United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. File only through the official settlement website (www.vijonesopsettlement.com); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on June 17, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.

Who may qualify for this settlement?

All participants and beneficiaries of the Vi-Jon Employee Stock Ownership Plan (now Emprise Group, Inc. ESOP) who had a vested plan balance at any time since inception through October 29, 2024, excluding defendants and certain directors and their representatives.

Do I need proof to claim?

Proof requirement: No. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.

What is the current payment status?

Current payment status: Payment pending. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.

When will Laidig v GreatBanc Trust pay out?

Current payment status: Payment pending. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.

Where is the official Laidig v GreatBanc Trust claim form?

No claim form is needed — Payments will be distributed on November 11, 2025. Never pay a fee to claim a settlement payment.

Do I need to do anything to get paid?

No. The settlement administrator uses existing plan records to identify eligible participants. There's no claim form to fill out.

How much will I receive?

Your share comes from the $1.0 million Gross Settlement Fund after court-approved fees and costs are deducted. The exact amount per person depends on the allocation formula, so there's no set dollar figure for individual participants.

When will payments go out?

Payments were scheduled to be distributed on November 11, 2025.

What was the lawsuit actually about?

The lawsuit alleged that GreatBanc Trust Company, as the plan's fiduciary, caused the Vi-Jon ESOP to participate in a transaction prohibited under ERISA — the federal law that protects retirement plans. This partial settlement resolves claims against John G. Brunner and related family trusts.

I'm no longer at Vi-Jon. Am I still covered?

Yes. Former participants with a vested balance at any point through October 29, 2024 are included. The settlement website has a specific notice and rollover form for non-active participants at vijonesopsettlement.com.

Where to act

When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.

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Payments will be distributed on November 11, 2025.

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Disclaimer

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Change log

  • June 17, 2026 — Settlement published after verification.
  • June 17, 2026 — Verified field details updated from an official source.
  • June 17, 2026 — Payment status updated from an official source.
  • June 16, 2026 — Verified field details updated from an official source.