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Fanatics Handling Fee Class Action Settlement

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Last reviewed Jun 18, 2026 · details verified against the official settlement notice.

Who qualifies?

Anyone in the U.S. who ordered merchandise through a Fanatics-operated website (NFL Shop, NBA Store, MLB Shop, NHL Shop, FansEdge, team stores, etc.) and paid a 'handling fee' between May 6, 2018 and March 30, 2026. Needs the ClaimID & PIN from your email notice.

  • Ordered from a Fanatics-operated website while in the U.S., May 6 2018 – Mar 30 2026
  • Were assessed and paid a handling fee (separate from shipping)
  • Have the ClaimID and PIN from your email notice (or request them from the administrator)

What is this settlement about?

The Fanatics settlement resolves Cavanaugh v. Fanatics, LLC in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The lawsuit alleges Fanatics advertised 'Free Shipping' or flat low-cost shipping on its e-commerce sites while charging a separate 'handling fee' on the same orders — effectively charging for shipping under a different label, in violation of Florida's Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act. Fanatics operates dozens of sports stores (NFL Shop, NBA Store, MLB Shop, NHL Shop, FansEdge, and many team/college stores), and the class covers handling-fee purchases on any of them. Fanatics denies wrongdoing and settled without admitting liability.

Who's excluded: Only orders placed while in the U.S., through a Fanatics website, that were actually assessed and paid a handling fee distinct from shipping qualify. The benefit is store credit, not cash.

How much can you get?

  • Two $5 vouchers — $10 store credit

    Each voucher is $5 off a single fanatics.com purchase with no minimum. The two can't be combined on one order, each redeems once, they're non-transferable, have no cash value, and expire 12 months after issuance. They can stack with code-free site-wide sales.

How to file your claim

  1. 1Open the official claim form at HandlingFeeSettlement.com.
  2. 2Enter the ClaimID and PIN from your email notice (contact the administrator if you didn't get one).
  3. 3Complete and submit online or postmark by August 27, 2026.

Important dates

  1. Claim / opt-out / objection deadlineAugust 27, 2026
  2. Final approval hearingSeptember 16, 2026, Miami, FL

When will payments be made?

Vouchers are issued only after the court grants final approval at the September 16, 2026 hearing and any appeals are resolved.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Fanatics settlement only for NFL Shop customers?+

No. Fanatics operates many sites — NBA Store, MLB Shop, NHL Shop, FansEdge, and team/college stores. Handling-fee purchases on any Fanatics-operated site during the class period qualify.

Do I get cash?+

No — the benefit is two $5 vouchers ($10 total) in fanatics.com store credit. They can't be combined on one order, are non-transferable, and expire 12 months after issuance.

Do I need proof?+

You need the ClaimID and PIN from the email notice the administrator sent. If you didn't receive one but believe you paid a handling fee, contact the administrator through the official site to request your ClaimID and PIN.

Is the Fanatics settlement legit?+

Yes. This is a real, court-authorized class action settlement (Cavanaugh v. Fanatics, LLC). ClaimSensor links only to the official settlement website and verifies every listing against the official administrator — we never collect your claim or charge a fee.

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