Schnucks misleading wine, liquor sale prices $4M class action settlement

Schnucks agreed to pay $4 million as part of a class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims it used false comparison pricing to advertise wine, spirits and other alcohol products. 

The settlement benefits Missouri residents who purchased alcohol (wine and spirits) from Schnucks’ online store or a Schnucks store in Missouri between Dec. 3, 2015, and Feb. 15, 2023.

According to the class action lawsuit, Schnucks violated Missouri law by advertising its alcohol products with false and misleading price comparisons. These false sale prices were allegedly featured in Scnucks’ print advertisements, in-store signage, mailed ads, receipts and website listings.

Schnucks is a grocery store that sells food and alcohol products.

Under the terms of the Schnucks pricing settlement, class members can receive a cash payment based on the number of alcohol products they purchased during the class period. 

Class members who purchased at least one alcohol product can receive $11 without providing proof of purchase. 

Class members who purchased between 25 and 60 alcohol products can receive $25 but must provide proof of purchase. 

Class members who purchased 61 or more alcohol products can receive a payment of $72 but must provide proof of purchase.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Sept. 8, 2023.

The final approval hearing for the Schnucks class action lawsuit settlement is scheduled for Oct. 10, 2023.

In order to receive a settlement payment, class members must submit a valid claim form by Sept. 8, 2023.

Who’s Eligible

Missouri residents who purchased alcohol (wine and spirits) from Schnucks’ online store or a Schnucks store in Missouri between Dec. 3, 2015, and Feb. 15, 2023

Potential Award

$72

Proof of Purchase

Schnucks store receipts or receipts stored in the class member’s Schnucks Rewards Member portal (for class members who claim 25 or more purchases)

Claim Form

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

09/08/2023

Case Name

Perry v. Schnuck Markets Inc., Case No. 20222-CC10425, in the Missouri Circuit Court for the City of St. Louis

Final Hearing

10/10/2023

Settlement Website

SchnucksPricingSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Perry v. Schnuck Markets, Inc.
Claims Administrator
P.O. Box 5627
Portland, OR 97228-5627
info@SchnucksPricingSettlement.com
877-664-9133

Class Counsel

Adam Goffstein 
GOFFSTEIN LAW LLC 

Daniel Orlowsky 
ORLOWSKY LAW LLC

Defense Counsel

BAKER & HOSTETLER LLP 

HUSCH BLACKWELL LLP