Varsity Brands Antitrust Class Action: Is It Legit? Find Out
Did you receive the Varsity Brands Antitrust Class Action email? It is not a scam. You received the mail because you filed a claim.
Apparently, there were some claims that Varsity Brands was teaming up with the U.S. All Star Federation (USASF) to create a bit of a monopoly in the world of cheerleading competitions and apparel.
Who Is Eligible For The Varsity Brands Antitrust Class Action
Well, it looks like a federal judge in Tennessee has given a big thumbs-up to a whopping $43.5 million settlement between Varsity Brands and Fusion Elite All Stars, a cheerleading gym hailing from Hollister, California.
Now, as part of the deal, Varsity Brands is getting some new rules. They can’t make you attend more than three All Star events in a single regular season if you want to snag their lowest-tier rebates or discounts. It’s like putting some brakes on their competition control.
How Much Is The Settlement
We’ve got a trio of Varsity companies – Varsity Brands LLC, Varsity Spirit LLC, and Varsity Spirit Fashion & Supplies LLC – that are throwing in the cash to the tune of $43.5 million to make this settlement happen.
But it’s not just about the money. Varsity and the U.S. All Star Federation (USASF) are also promising to make some major changes to prevent the kind of unfair competition that got them into this mess in the first place. It’s like a big “We’re sorry, and we’re gonna do better” kind of deal.
Now, Fusion Elite All Stars, the cheerleading gym from Hollister, California, has agreed to drop the lawsuit for good (“with prejudice,” they say) and let go of any grudges against the defendants and their buddies. In return, they’re getting some valuable relief after more than two and a half years of legal tussles.
Oh, and just to add another layer to this story, Varsity had another lawsuit on its plate in November 2022. That one came from a former cheerleader who was arguing that the company allowed a culture of sexual abuse among young athletes. So, they’ve been dealing with quite a bit on the legal front.
How To File A Claim
There is currently no claim form available right now, fill one out when it is out.
Conclusion
Fusion Elite All Stars, et al. v. Varsity Brands LLC, et al., Case No. 2:20-cv-02,600 is not a scam. Just like Journey’s unsolicited text message settlemenNow, as part of the deal, Varsity Brands is getting some new rules. They can’t make you attend more than three All Star events in a single regular season if you want to snag their lowest-tier rebates or discounts. It’s like putting some brakes on their competition control.
