Employee Class Action against Bank Trustee regarding Vi-Jon Employee Stock Ownership Plan

What is the class action claim?

GreatBanc, at the direction of Berkshire and other defendants, allowed the ESOP (employees) to purchase all the shares of Vi-Jon stock in 2020 from the seller (original owners, John G. Brunner among others) for allegedly more than fair market value.  As a result, employee shareholders are allegedly unable to sell their shares or only able to sell their shares at a subsequent loss or for far less than had the ESOP shares been purchased at fair market value.

Who can join this class action?

Any current or former Vi-Jon employee who earned & are vested in shares of Vi-Jon ESOP.

Is there any cost to me?

No.  All plaintiff firms are litigating this case on a contingency fee basis.

How can I help &/or participate?

    1. We are interested in reviewing documents you can download from Vi-Jon ESOP website: 

  • Summary Plan Description (SPD)
  • Annual Letters stating ESOP shares value
  • Statements – Please feel free to blackout any personal data

Please email to mk@mk-llc.com or fax to 212-389-6112.

  1. Refer other current or former Vi-Jon employees by sharing this page and or posting on social media (FB, LinkedIn).
  2. Join the case as a plaintiff Class Representative.

Read about Class Representative Duties.

Please feel free to email mk@mk-llc.com or call 212-389-6111 with any additional questions.

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  1. Please carefully read and check box "Part I -– Class Representative Duties"
  2. Please complete "Part II - Client Contact & Employment Information."
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