$82.5M Cheerleading Varsity Brands Class Action Settlement

The court approved the settlement and later approved the administrator’s final report. The official site said eligible class-member checks would be distributed no later than March 27, 2026.

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$82.5M Cheerleading Varsity Brands Class Action Settlement

Published May 8, 2025
Updated July 26, 2026

The court approved the settlement and later approved the administrator’s final report. The official site said eligible class-member checks would be distributed no later than March 27, 2026.

$82.5M Cheerleading Varsity Brands Class Action Settlement

Current Status

The court approved the settlement and later approved the administrator’s final report. The official site said eligible class-member checks would be distributed no later than March 27, 2026.

StatusFinal Approval Granted · Payments DistributedSee the current-status update above.
Claim DeadlineMay 5, 2025New claims are not currently accepted.
Settlement Fund$82.5 millionApproved deductions and allocation terms may apply.
Potential BenefitVaries under allocation planEligibility and payment terms apply.

What Happened?

The lawsuit alleged anticompetitive conduct in cheer competitions, camps, and apparel markets. The defendants denied wrongdoing, and the settlement resolved the claims without a trial.

Who Was Covered?

The damages class included qualifying people who indirectly paid Varsity through a gym or school for covered cheer competitions, camps, or apparel during the periods in the official notice.

What Benefits Were Available?

The $82.5 million fund paid approved claims under the court-approved allocation plan after administration costs, legal fees, expenses, and other authorized deductions.

Claims and Payment Information

The court approved the settlement and later approved the administrator’s final report. The official site said eligible class-member checks would be distributed no later than March 27, 2026. People with an existing claim or notice should rely on claim-specific communications and the official source.

Official information is available at Varsity Cheer Settlement.

Important Dates

• Claim deadline: May 5, 2025
• Final-report approval: February 12, 2026
• Check distribution deadline: March 27, 2026

Settlement Fund and Legal Fees

Administration, legal fees, expenses, benefit payments, and other approved deductions are governed by the official documents and court orders and can affect individual benefits.

Case Information

Jones, et al. v. Varsity Brands, LLC, et al.
2:20-cv-02892
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee.

Sources

• Official program, company, or court-authorized information: Varsity Cheer Settlement

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Settlement Fund $82.5 million
Case Title Jones, et al. v. Varsity Brands, LLC, et al.
Case Number 2:20-cv-02892
Court U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee
Claim Deadline May 5, 2025
Status Final Approval Granted · Payments Distributed
Official Website Varsity Cheer Settlement

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