Schnucks settles alcohol pricing lawsuit

Schnucks has been caught misleading shoppers when it comes to wine, beer, and other alcohol products. 

The Maryland Heights, Mo.-based grocer has settled a lawsuit for $4 million, reports the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Schnucks was accused of making false and misleading claims about its alcohol prices via print ads, in-store signs, mailers, receipts, and website posts. Schnucks said it did not engage in any wrongdoing, and the St. Louis Circuit Court still needs to approve the settlement.

Shoppers who purchased alcohol between Dec. 3, 2015, and Feb. 15, 2023, are entitled to receive up to $72. The type of consumer has been divided into three groups: Those purchasing one unit of alcohol could receive a one-time payment of $11 and no proof of purchase is necessary; shoppers buying 25-55 units can receive a one-time payment of $25 with proof of purchase; and those who bagged more than 56 units could receive a one-time payment of $72 with proof of purchase.