Southern Wine & Spirits agreed to a $5.5 million settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit claiming that it charged higher late fees than allowed by California law.

According to the class action lawsuit, the company violated California liquor laws by charging 2% on late payments. Under California law, the company was only allowed to charge 1% per month, the class action lawsuit contends.

Southern Wine & Spirits is a national liquor distributor known as Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits following a 2016 merger with Glazer’s.

Southern Wine hasn’t admitted wrongdoing but agreed to a $5.5 million settlement to resolve the late fee class action lawsuit.

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Southern Wine & Spirits Late Fees Class Action Lawsuit

Who’s Eligible:
- California consumers and businesses who were customers of Southern Wine & Spirits between June 13, 2020, and June 30, 2023.
Estimated Amount: Varies
Proof of Purchase: N/A
Claim Form Deadline: 03/01/2024 (Exclusion Deadline)
Case Name & Number:
- Wiseman Park LLC vs. Southern Wine and Spirits of America Inc., Case No. BC548599, in the California Superior Court of Los Angeles County
How to file a claim:
- Head over to the Claim Form.
- Read over the claim form to see if you are eligible.
- Complete the claim form with your info.
- Submit your claim form to receive your potential award!

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Bottom Line

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