CFPB discrimination $6M class action settlement

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) agreed to a $6 million settlement to resolve claims it subjected Black and Hispanic employees to discrimination.

The settlement benefits African American, Black and/or Hispanic workers who were employed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau between Feb. 13, 2011, and April 19, 2022, in a non-supervisory occupational job (series code 301) position in pay bands 4A, 4B, 40, 41, 5, 5A, 5B, 5C, 51, 52, 53, 6, 6A or 60. 

Plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit claim they were discriminated against based on their race, causing them to be paid lower wages and face other barriers. This discrimination allegedly violated the Civil Rights Act.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is a federal agency that enforces financial law and protects consumers from financial harm, such as predatory lending and illegal fees.

The CFPB hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $6 million class action lawsuit settlement to resolve the discrimination claims.

Under the terms of the settlement, class members can receive a time in pay band award and a discretionary award. 

Pay band payments will grant class members up to $5,250 per year they were in certain pay bands while working for the CFPB. Class members in lower pay bands for longer periods will receive the largest pay band payments.

Class members can receive an additional discretionary payment if they have evidence of racial discrimination, retaliation, financial losses and/or emotional distress. Class members can claim documented damages that occurred both during and after their employment with the CFPB.

The deadline for class members to exclude themselves from or object to the settlement was Nov. 16, 2023.

The final approval hearing for the discrimination class action lawsuit settlement took place Jan. 18, 2024.

To receive a CFPB settlement payment, class members must submit their claim and tax forms by April 1, 2024.

Who’s Eligible

African American, Black and/or Hispanic workers who were employed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau between Feb. 13, 2011, and April 19, 2022, in a non-supervisory occupational job (series code 301) position in pay bands 4A, 4B, 40, 41, 5, 5A, 5B, 5C, 51, 52, 53, 6, 6A or 60.

Potential Award

Varies

Proof of Purchase

Employment search history (if seeking compensation for any period after the class member’s employment with the CFPB) and other evidence of racial discrimination, retaliation, financial losses and/or emotional distress

Claim Form

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.

Claim Form Deadline

04/01/2024

Case Name

Jones, et al. v. Rohit Chopra, et al., Case No. 1:18-cv-02132-BAH, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia

Final Hearing

01/18/2024

Settlement Website

CFPBClassSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Jones v. Chopra and CFPB
c/o Atticus Administration
PO Box 64053
Saint Paul, MN 55164
CFPBClassSettlement@atticusadmin.com
888-262-9393

Class Counsel

Linda D Friedman
George S Robot
Truscenialyn Brooks
Caitlin M Kearney
STOWELL & FRIEDMAN LTD

Justin Leinenweber
JUSTIN L LEINENWEBER PC

Defense Counsel

Seth Frotman
Steven Y Bressler
Thomas McCray-Worrall
Allison Ziegler
Derick Sohn
Ryan Cooper
CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU