Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) retiree health benefits $80M class action settlement

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) will pay $80 million as part of a settlement to resolve claims it violated Illinois law by making retirees pay health insurance premiums. 

The settlement benefits Chicago Transit Authority retirees; 6,354 individuals are included under this class definition. 

According to the class action lawsuit, the CTA wrongfully charged retirees for monthly healthcare premiums. These premiums were allegedly deducted from monthly pension checks to some retirees.

The Chicago Transit Authority operates Chicago’s trains and buses. 

The CTA hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $80 million settlement to resolve the retirement class action lawsuit.

Under the terms of the CTA retirement settlement, class members can receive a cash payment based on the amount they paid in premiums between July 1, 2009, and March 31, 2023. 

No payment estimates are available, but class members could recover thousands of dollars.

The objection deadline is Sept. 25, 2023. There is no exclusion deadline for this settlement.

The final approval hearing is scheduled for Oct. 23, 2023.

No claim form is required to benefit from the settlement. Class members will automatically receive a check at their address on file.

However, if class members wish to change their address, they can submit a change-of-address form by Sept. 25, 2023. If the class member is deceased, their next of kin can submit a proof of kinship form by Sept. 25, 2023, to receive their share of the settlement. Both of these forms must be notarized.

Who’s Eligible

Chicago Transit Authority retirees

Potential Award

Varies.

Proof of Purchase

N/A

Forms

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Form Deadline

09/25/2023

Case Name

Williams, et al. v. Retirement Plan for Chicago Transit Authority Employees, et al., Case No. 11-CH-15446, in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois

Final Hearing

10/23/2023

Settlement Website

CTARetireeSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Williams, et al. v. Retirement Plan for CTA Employees, et al.
c/o Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
PO Box 225391
New York, NY 10150-5391
833-747-6924

Class Counsel

C. Philip Curley
ROBINSON CURLEY PC

Defense Counsel

Victoria R. Collado
BURKE, WARREN, MACKAY & SERRITELLA PC

Katheleen A. Ehrhart
SMITH GAMBRELL & RUSSELL LLP