- Defendant
- Fanatics, LLC
- Status
- Open to claims
- Potential payout
- Two $5 Fanatics.com vouchers
- Claim deadline
- August 27, 2026
- Settlement fund
- Not disclosed
- Proof required
- No claim form proof for basic payout
Overview
The proposed settlement would resolve allegations that Fanatics advertised free or low-cost shipping while charging handling fees on covered merchandise orders. The case is Cavanaugh v. Fanatics, LLC, No. 2026-001293-CA-01, in the Circuit Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in and for Miami-Dade County, Florida. Fanatics denies wrongdoing, and the court has not decided the claims.
Who qualifies
- You are in the United States.
- You ordered merchandise through a covered Fanatics website between May 6, 2018 and March 30, 2026.
- You were assessed and paid a handling fee on the order.
What you could receive
Class members who submit a timely, valid, and verified claim may receive two $5 vouchers for Fanatics.com. The vouchers cannot be combined on one purchase, are not redeemable for cash, and expire 12 months after issuance. Each voucher has no minimum-purchase requirement. Claims require the Claim ID and PIN from the emailed settlement notice and are subject to verification.
How to file your claim
- 1Visit the official settlement website and open the claim form.
- 2Enter the Claim ID and PIN from the settlement notice email.
- 3Confirm your contact and eligibility information.
- 4Submit the online form by August 27, 2026, or return the paper form by mail or email as instructed.
Official settlement site: HandlingFeeSettlement.com. Class Action Pulse is not the settlement administrator or a law firm — always verify eligibility, deadlines, and payout details through the official source above.
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Frequently asked questions
Who qualifies for the Fanatics handling fee settlement?
The class includes U.S. customers who bought merchandise through a covered Fanatics website from May 6, 2018 through March 30, 2026 and paid a handling fee.
What can eligible class members receive?
Eligible claimants may receive two separate $5 vouchers for Fanatics.com. The vouchers cannot be combined on one purchase and expire after 12 months.
When is the claim deadline?
Claim forms are due by August 27, 2026.
