A $4 million class action settlement has recently come to light, involving one of Missouri’s prominent retail chains, Schnucks. This legal saga revolves around allegations of deceptive advertising practices related to the sale of alcohol products in Schnuck’s stores. In this article, we’ll delve into the details of the Schnucks Pricing Class Action Settlement and what it means for Missouri residents.
The original class action lawsuit against Schnucks Markets, Inc. centers on claims that the company misled consumers through advertisements that featured price comparisons for alcohol products in their stores. While Schnucks vehemently contested these allegations, both parties have ultimately reached an agreement, avoiding a lengthy court trial where the merits and judgments of wrongdoing would have been at stake. It’s important to note that the court did not make a definitive determination regarding whether Schnucks acted unlawfully or not.
The claimants in the Schnucks class action lawsuit are split into 3 groups, consisting of 3 different payment amounts based on the documents submitted by each claimant:
- **Group 1 (Payment of $11.00):** No proof of purchase is required. Anyone who submits a claim form on time and can attest to purchasing at least a single alcohol product from Schnucks during the specified period qualifies.
- **Group 2 (Payment of $25.00):** If you possess valid proof of purchase and submit a timely claim form, you could receive this higher payout. To be eligible, you should demonstrate that you purchased between 25 and 55 units of alcohol (spirits or wine) from Schnucks.
- **Group 3 (Payment of $72.00):** If you can prove that you purchased 56 or more units of alcohol from Schnucks, you may be entitled to a $72.00 payout from the $4 million Schnucks settlement fund.
Who’s Eligible?
Individuals who are eligible to register as a claimant must meet the following criteria:
- You must be a resident of Missouri.
- Your purchase of wine or spirits from a Schnucks store should have occurred between December 3, 2015, and February 15, 2023.
Potential Award
Lowest Payment: $11; Largest Payment: $72;
Deadline to File a Claim
September 8th, 2023
Settlement Payment
Registration
https://www.schnuckspricingsettlement.com/
Documents Required to Submit a Claim
No documents are required to submit a claim. However, having online or physical records or receipts of your purchases can potentially lead to a larger payout financially. (could mean a difference of $61 between the recipients in Group 1 ($11) vs. Group 3 (up to $72 max).
Next Legal Hearing
None (settlement agreement reached)
Settlement Website
