Cavanaugh v. Fanatics, LLC class action settlement
Anyone who purchased merchandise through Fanatics websites between May 6, 2018 and March 30, 2026 and was assessed and paid a handling fee. If that describes you, you can file a claim in the Fanatics, LLC class action settlement. Eligible claimants can receive up to $10. You do not need receipts or any other documentation to file. The deadline to file a claim was August 27, 2026, and it has passed.
This lawsuit alleges that Fanatics falsely advertised free or low-rate shipping on its websites while also charging customers handling fees. Fanatics denies all wrongdoing. The parties have agreed to a settlement providing vouchers to eligible customers.
The facts
| Claim deadline | August 27, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Payout | up to $10 |
| Proof required | No |
| Class period | May 6, 2018 to March 30, 2026 |
| Court | Circuit Court of the Eleventh Judicial District, in and for Miami-Dade County, Florida |
| Docket number | 2026-001293-CA-01 |
| Final approval hearing | September 16, 2026 |
| Status | Open, accepting claims |
How to file a claim
- Check that you are eligible. Anyone who purchased merchandise through Fanatics websites between May 6, 2018 and March 30, 2026 and was assessed and paid a handling fee.
- 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 August 27, 2026. Late claims are usually rejected.
File your claim on the official site
Goes to handlingfeesettlement.com, the official settlement website. We are not paid for this link.
Common questions
Who is eligible for the Fanatics, LLC settlement?
Anyone who purchased merchandise through Fanatics websites between May 6, 2018 and March 30, 2026 and was assessed and paid a handling fee.
How much money will I get?
Eligible claimants can receive up to $10. Each eligible claimant receives two $5.00 vouchers for use on fanatics.com, each good for $5.00 off a single purchase with no minimum purchase required. Vouchers may not be used together on the same purchase. 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 was August 27, 2026, and it has passed. 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 Fanatics, LLC settlement legitimate?
Claims administrators are appointed by the court that is overseeing the case. It is docketed as 2026-001293-CA-01 in the Circuit Court of the Eleventh Judicial District, in and for Miami-Dade County, Florida, 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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