The People of the State of Illinois v. TBJ Drywall & Taping, Inc. class action settlement
Workers who were employed by TBJ Taping & Drywall, Inc. in Illinois and are owed wages or other compensation as determined by the OAG investigation. If that describes you, you can file a claim in the TBJ Drywall & Taping, Inc. class action settlement. Each eligible worker receives an individual payment amount specified in their mailed or emailed notice, representing owed wages and other compensation less applicable tax withholdings. Payments are made in five installments between December 16, 2024 and April 10, 2028. You do not need receipts or any other documentation to file. The deadline to file a claim is January 11, 2028.
The Illinois Attorney General sued TBJ Drywall & Taping, Inc. alleging the company failed to properly pay its workers, including failing to pay overtime wages, in violation of Illinois law. Following an investigation, the OAG reached a settlement requiring TBJ to pay workers owed wages and other compensation. Payments will be distributed in five installments between December 2024 and April 2028.
The facts
| Claim deadline | January 11, 2028 |
|---|---|
| Proof required | No |
| Court | Circuit Court of Cook County, State of Illinois |
| Docket number | 2024 CH 08067 |
| Administrator | Atticus Administration |
| Status | Open, accepting claims |
How to file a claim
- Check that you are eligible. Workers who were employed by TBJ Taping & Drywall, Inc. in Illinois and are owed wages or other compensation as determined by the OAG investigation.
- Gather what you need. No receipts are required. You will still need your contact details, and often a notice ID from a letter or email if you were sent one.
- File on the official settlement website. It is the only place a claim counts, and filing is always free.
- File before January 11, 2028. Late claims are usually rejected.
File your claim on the official site
Goes to www.tbjdrywallsettlement.com, the official settlement website. We are not paid for this link.
Common questions
Who is eligible for the TBJ Drywall & Taping, Inc. settlement?
Workers who were employed by TBJ Taping & Drywall, Inc. in Illinois and are owed wages or other compensation as determined by the OAG investigation.
How much money will I get?
Each eligible worker receives an individual payment amount specified in their mailed or emailed notice, representing owed wages and other compensation less applicable tax withholdings. Payments are made in five installments between December 16, 2024 and April 10, 2028. Final amounts usually depend on how many valid claims are filed, so the published figure is a maximum rather than a promise.
When is the claim deadline?
The deadline to file a claim is January 11, 2028. Administrators are not required to accept late claims, so it is worth filing before the date rather than on it.
Do I need receipts or proof of purchase?
You do not need receipts or any other documentation to file. Every claim form asks you to confirm that the information you give is true, and filing a claim you are not entitled to is fraud.
Is the TBJ Drywall & Taping, Inc. settlement legitimate?
This settlement is administered by Atticus Administration, a court appointed claims administrator. It is docketed as 2024 CH 08067 in the Circuit Court of Cook County, State of Illinois, which you can look up yourself. A real settlement never asks you to pay to file a claim. File only on the official settlement website linked on this page.
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