Watershed Foods $122,500 Privacy Class Action Settlement
If you applied for or worked at Watershed Foods in Illinois and someone asked about your family medical history during a physical exam tied to your job, you're likely covered by this settlement. You don't need to file a claim — if you do nothing, a payment will be sent to you automatically once the court approves the deal. No deadline yet to act on your own, but you can opt out or object by July 6, 2026.
$122,500 Settlement Fund
Watershed is putting $122,500 into a settlement fund. That money covers payments to class members, administration costs, an incentive award to the lead plaintiff, and attorney fees. What individual class members receive depends on how many people are in the class and how the court allocates the fund — no specific per-person figure has been published.
⏳ Claim deadline not listed here yet — confirm the official filing deadline on the settlement site before relying on it.
📄 Proof requirement not specified here — check the official site for what documentation, if any, a claim needs.
Official site: www.watershedgipasettlement.com
Who may qualify
You qualify if, on or after September 5, 2018, you applied for a job at Watershed Foods or worked there, and during that process Watershed (directly or through a third party) asked about your genetic information — including your family medical history, typically during a pre-employment or employment-related physical exam.
Official eligibility wording
Anyone who applied for or was employed by Watershed Foods, LLC from September 5, 2018, to the present, and from whom Watershed directly or indirectly requested genetic information (such as family medical history) in connection with their application or employment.
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 Unknown.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
What you need
No claim form appears to be required — class members who received notice and don't opt out should receive payment automatically if the court approves the settlement. If you believe you qualify but didn't receive a notice, contact the settlement administrator at info@WatershedGIPASettlement.com or (833) 417-4973.
How to file this claim
✅ You do not need to file — payment is automatic.
- Check that you applied to or worked at Watershed Foods, LLC on or after September 5, 2018, and that they asked you for genetic information — like your family medical history — as part of your application or employment.
- No claim form needed. If you got a notice and sit tight, a payment from the $122,500 settlement fund will come to you after the court approves the deal.
- Want to keep your right to sue Watershed separately? Send your opt-out request before July 6, 2026.
Watch out for
- Both the opt-out and objection deadlines land on July 6, 2026. Miss them and you're locked in.
- The $122,500 covers attorney fees, admin costs, and a named-plaintiff award — your cut will be a portion of what's left.
- Staying in means you give up the right to sue Watershed over these GIPA claims.
- The Final Approval Hearing is August 5, 2026. Payments won't go out until after that clears.
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?
This record no longer has an open public claim form — confirm the current status and any next steps on the official source.
- Confirm you are within the eligible group described in the official notice — the settlement administrator determines eligibility.
- Gather any documents the official form asks for — this settlement marks proof as Unknown.
- Open the official claim form or settlement website.
- Submit accurate information through the official settlement administrator or government source.
- Save your confirmation number if one is provided, then watch the payment status for distribution updates.
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How we verified this record
- Payout details the official settlement website · Jun 16, 2026
- Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 16, 2026
- Official claim link the official settlement website · Jun 16, 2026
- Payment status the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
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Eligibility summary
Anyone who applied for or was employed by Watershed Foods, LLC from September 5, 2018, to the present, and from whom Watershed directly or indirectly requested genetic information (such as family medical history) in connection with their application or employment.
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Payment status
Payment pending
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Estimated payout
$122,500 Settlement Fund
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Official claim URL
www.watershedgipasettlement.com
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Do Nothing If you do nothing and the Court approves the Settlement and it becomes final and effective, you will receive a payment and will be bound by the terms of the Settlement.
Common questions
Is the Watershed Foods $122,500 Privacy Class Action settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Watershed Foods $122,500 Privacy Class Action settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. File only through the official settlement website (www.watershedgipasettlement.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?
Anyone who applied for or was employed by Watershed Foods, LLC from September 5, 2018, to the present, and from whom Watershed directly or indirectly requested genetic information (such as family medical history) in connection with their application or employment.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: Unknown. 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 Watershed Foods $122,500 Privacy Class Action Settlement 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 Watershed Foods $122,500 Privacy Class Action Settlement claim form?
The official claim form is hosted by the settlement administrator. Use the 'Open official claim form' button on this page — never pay a fee to file.
Do I need to fill out a form to get paid?
Based on the settlement website, no claim form is needed. If you're in the class and you do nothing, you'll receive a payment after the court approves the settlement and it becomes final.
What did Watershed allegedly do wrong?
Plaintiff Philip Tasker sued Watershed Foods for allegedly asking employees and job applicants about their family medical history during physical exams, which he says violates Illinois' Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA). Watershed denies the allegations.
What are my options and deadlines?
You can opt out of the settlement or submit an objection by July 6, 2026. You can also ask to speak at the Final Approval Hearing on August 5, 2026. If you do nothing, you stay in the class and get a payment, but you give up the right to sue Watershed separately over these claims.
How much will I actually receive?
That hasn't been specified yet. The total fund is $122,500, but it also covers attorney fees, admin costs, and a plaintiff incentive award, so what's left for class members depends on how many people are in the class and what the court approves.
When will payments go out?
Not yet determined. The Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for August 5, 2026. After that, if there are no appeals, payments will be distributed. Check watershedgipasettlement.com for updates.
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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Disclaimer
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Change log
- June 17, 2026 — Payment status updated from an official source.
- June 16, 2026 — Settlement published after verification.
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