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Did you do business with Southern Wine and Spirits in California between June 13, 2010, and June 20, 2023? A $5.5 million settlement has been reached to address claims of excessive late fees.
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This settlement applies to California customers of Southern Wine and Spirits who did business with the company between June 13, 2010, and June 20, 2023.
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Settlement Amount
Varies
Claim Form Deadline
07/25/2024
Exclusion Deadline (Opt-Out)
07/25/2024
Final Approval Hearing
10/15/2024
A class action lawsuit has been settled for $5.5 million against Southern Wine and Spirits, a California liquor distributor that merged with Glazer's in 2016 to form Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits. The lawsuit alleged that Southern Wine and Spirits violated California law by charging excessive late fees to its customers.
According to the lawsuit, the company charged customers a 2% monthly late fee, exceeding the state's 1% monthly limit on such fees for liquor purchases. Southern Wine and Spirits denies any wrongdoing but has agreed to the settlement to avoid further litigation costs.
The settlement offers two benefits to class members:
Automatic Late Fee Write-Offs: Southern Wine and Spirits has agreed to write off all late fees exceeding the 1% monthly limit. This applies to any late fees currently owed by class members. The settlement website states this write-off totals $44.1 million in fees.
Cash Payments for Past Excessive Late Fees: Class members who previously paid late fees exceeding 1% per month may be eligible for cash payments. The exact amount will depend on the number of participating class members who don't opt out, but each customer is estimated to receive at least $10.
No claim form required. Those who don't opt out will automatically receive a cash payment if eligible.
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