Fanatics Handling Fee Class Action Settlement: Claim Two $5 Vouchers by Aug. 27, 2026
Fanatics Handling Fee Class Action Settlement
Fanatics, LLC agreed to a class action settlement over allegations that it advertised "Free Shipping" or flat, low-rate shipping on its websites while assessing a separate handling fee on online merchandise purchases. U.S. residents who ordered through the Fanatics Websites and were assessed and paid a handling fee between May 6, 2018 and March 30, 2026 can claim two $5.00 vouchers ($10.00 total) for use on fanatics.com, with no minimum purchase. Vouchers are non-transferrable, cannot be combined on the same single purchase, and expire 12 months after issuance.
Settlement fund
Voucher-based
Common fund
Top payout
$10
Two $5 Fanatics vouchers
Claim deadline
Aug 27, 2026
105 days remaining
You may be owed money
Filing is free and takes a few minutes. Deadline: Aug 27, 2026.
Do you qualify?
You are a Class Member if ALL of the following apply:
- You were in the United States and ordered merchandise through the Fanatics Websites between May 6, 2018 and March 30, 2026. A list of qualifying Fanatics Websites is posted on the settlement website.
- You were assessed and paid a handling fee on that purchase.
- Excluded: Fanatics and its officers, directors, agents, and affiliates; Fanatics' past and present employees; and the judge presiding over the case.
Not sure if you qualify? Call the Settlement Administrator at 1-877-601-8705, or visit HandlingFeeSettlement.com.
What happened
Plaintiff filed this class action in the Circuit Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in and for Miami-Dade County, Florida, alleging that Fanatics falsely advertised, misstated, or omitted the true cost of shipping on its websites. The complaint alleges that Fanatics advertised "Free Shipping" or flat, low-rate shipping on online purchases of Fanatics merchandise while assessing a separate handling fee on those orders, rendering the shipping representations false or misleading.
Fanatics denies all allegations of wrongdoing in the lawsuit and continues to deny the allegations against it. The Court has not decided who is correct. The parties agreed to settle to avoid the cost, risk, and uncertainty of continued litigation and to provide compensation to Settlement Class Members.
How to file a claim
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Confirm you are eligible
You must have been in the United States and ordered merchandise through the Fanatics Websites between May 6, 2018 and March 30, 2026, and been assessed and paid a handling fee on that purchase. The full list of qualifying Fanatics Websites is posted on the settlement website.
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Tally up your vouchers
Each Class Member who submits a timely and valid Claim Form receives two (2) Fanatics Vouchers in the amount of $5.00 each, for a total of $10.00, redeemable on fanatics.com toward a single purchase of any item with no minimum purchase. Vouchers can be combined with other offers on Fanatics.com that do not require a code, are not redeemable for cash, are non-transferrable, can only be redeemed once, and cannot be used together on the same single purchase. Vouchers expire twelve (12) months after issuance.
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File online or by mail
Submit the Claim Form online at handlingfeesettlement.com/claim-form by August 27, 2026, using the Claim ID and PIN from the email notice you received. To request a paper Claim Form, email handlingfeesettlement@noticeadministrator.com or write to: Fanatics Settlement Administrator, c/o Analytics Consulting LLC, P.O. Box 2010, Chanhassen, MN 55317-2010. Paper Claim Forms must be postmarked by August 27, 2026.
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Receive your vouchers
Vouchers are issued after the Court grants final approval at the September 16, 2026 Final Approval Hearing and any appeals are resolved. The appeal process can take a year or more. Vouchers expire 12 months after issuance, so plan to redeem them on fanatics.com within that window. No follow-up is required once your claim is submitted.
Key dates
- Aug 27, 2026 Opt-out & objection deadline Upcoming
- Aug 27, 2026 Claim filing deadline Upcoming
- Sep 16, 2026 Final Fairness Hearing (8:30 a.m. ET, in person) Upcoming
- TBD after final approval Payments issued to claimants Pending
The Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for September 16, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET before the Honorable Thomas J. Rebull at the Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center, Section CA 43, 20 NW 1st Avenue, Miami, FL 33128. The Court may move the hearing or hold it remotely, so check HandlingFeeSettlement.com for updates before traveling.
Where the money is going
This is a voucher-based settlement with no common cash fund. Every Settlement Class Member who submits a timely and valid Claim Form receives two $5.00 Fanatics Vouchers ($10.00 total) regardless of how many other claims are filed. Class Counsel's attorneys' fees and litigation costs, the named Plaintiff's service award, and notice and claims administration expenses are paid separately by Fanatics and do not reduce the value of vouchers distributed to Class Members.
All amounts listed above are pending and subject to final court approval at the Final Approval Hearing. The Court may award less than the amounts requested. Voucher distribution is not pro rata; every valid claim receives the full $10 in vouchers.
Common questions
How much money will I receive?
Two (2) Fanatics Vouchers in the amount of $5.00 each, totaling $10.00, redeemable on fanatics.com toward a single purchase of any item with no minimum purchase. Vouchers can be combined with other offers on Fanatics.com that do not require a code, but the two $5 vouchers cannot be used together on the same single purchase. Vouchers are non-transferrable, are not redeemable for cash, can only be redeemed once, and expire 12 months after issuance.
Do I need to submit proof of purchase?
You do not need to submit receipts or purchase documentation. The Claim Form is verified using the Claim ID and PIN found in the email notice sent to you. If you did not receive an email notice but believe you qualify, contact the Settlement Administrator at handlingfeesettlement@noticeadministrator.com or 1-877-601-8705 for assistance.
What if I didn’t receive a notice?
Yes. If you did not receive an email notice but believe you ordered merchandise through the Fanatics Websites and paid a handling fee between May 6, 2018 and March 30, 2026, you can request a paper Claim Form by emailing handlingfeesettlement@noticeadministrator.com or by writing to Fanatics Settlement Administrator, c/o Analytics Consulting LLC, P.O. Box 2010, Chanhassen, MN 55317-2010. You can also call the Settlement Administrator toll-free at 1-877-601-8705.
Does staying in the class affect my right to sue later?
Yes. Unless you exclude yourself by mailing a written exclusion request postmarked by August 27, 2026 to Fanatics Settlement Exclusion Requests, c/o Analytics Consulting LLC, P.O. Box 2010, Chanhassen, MN 55317-2010, you remain a Settlement Class Member and release all claims arising out of or related to any shipping or handling fees charged by Fanatics during the Class Period. The full release language is in the Settlement Agreement, available at HandlingFeeSettlement.com.
When will payments be sent out?
The Final Approval Hearing is set for September 16, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET before Judge Thomas J. Rebull in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Vouchers will only be issued after the Court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved. The appeal process can take a year or more. No action is required after a valid Claim Form is submitted; check HandlingFeeSettlement.com for updates.
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This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Dapeer Law, P.A. is not the administrator of this settlement and is not affiliated with Fanatics, LLC, Analytics Consulting LLC (the Settlement Administrator), or Class Counsel Edwin E. Elliott of Shamis & Gentile, P.A., Scott Edelsberg of Edelsberg Law, P.A., and Jeffrey D. Kaliel of KalielGold PLLC. The case is Cavanaugh v. Fanatics, LLC, Case No. 2026-001293-CA-01, pending in the Circuit Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in and for Miami-Dade County, Florida before the Honorable Thomas J. Rebull. Class representatives are Cavanaugh. Fanatics denies wrongdoing. This website is attorney advertising. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
