Fanatics Handling Fee Settlement
Fanatics settled a lawsuit alleging it advertised "free" or flat-rate shipping while charging a separate handling fee at checkout. Shoppers who paid a handling fee on a Fanatics-operated site between 2018 and 2026 may want to check whether they may qualify for store vouchers. The settlement still needs final court approval.
What happened
A lawsuit, Cavanaugh v. Fanatics, LLC (Circuit Court, 11th Judicial Circuit, Miami-Dade County, FL), alleged the company's "Free Shipping" claims were misleading because a separate handling fee was charged on the same orders. Fanatics denies wrongdoing. The court granted preliminary approval on March 30, 2026; a final approval hearing is set for September 16, 2026.
Who may be affected
Anyone who ordered merchandise from a Fanatics-operated site (including league stores like NFL Shop, NBA Store, MLB Shop, NHL Shop, and FansEdge) between May 6, 2018 and March 30, 2026, and was charged a handling fee, may want to check the official site.
The official site states the benefit is two $5 vouchers ($10 total) for use on fanatics.com — not a cash payment.
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