Settlement Information
This lawsuit alleges that the COVID Executive Proclamations deprived bar owners of the lawful use of their alcohol permits, in particular, the right to sell alcohol for on-premises consumption. Plaintiffs allege that this deprivation resulted in a regulatory taking via inverse condemnation under the Louisiana Constitution and a statutory taking under the Louisiana Health Emergency Powers Act, requiring just compensation and individual awards for damages.
Who Is a Class Member?
All persons or juridical entities who owned or held an active class A-General permit issued by the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control pursuant to La. R.S. 26:71.1(1) between July 13, 2020 (the effective date of Proclamation 89 JBE 2020) and May 26, 2021 (the expiration date of Proclamation 79 JBE 2021) and suffered lost revenue as a result of Executive Orders relating to the sale of alcohol.
Your Legal Rights and Options
Option and Deadline |
Your Legal Rights |
Submit a Claimby May 4, 2026 |
The only way to get a payment is to submit a valid and timely Claim Form. |
Exclude Yourself or Opt Outby April 10, 2026 |
If you elect to opt out, you will have no rights under any judgment or settlement in this matter and you will not be bound by any settlement or final judgment in this matter, but you may retain your legal rights to sue (or continue to sue) the released parties in the future for the claims asserted in this class action. |
Object to the Settlementby April 24, 2026 |
If you’re a Class Member, you can object to the proposed settlement if you don’t like any part of it. |
Attend the Fairness HearingMay 12, 2026 |
The Court will hold a Fairness Hearing beginning at 9:00am on May 12, 2026, at the 19th Judicial District Courthouse, 300 North Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70801, Division 22, in Courtroom 10D. At this hearing the Court will consider whether the settlement is fair, reasonable, and adequate. You are NOT required to attend the Fairness Hearing. |
Do Nothingno deadline |
If you do not submit a Claim form or do anything else after you receive the Notice, you will not get any money from the Settlement but will be bound by its terms. |
Dates and Deadlines
Claims Deadline
May 4, 2026
Exclusion Deadline
April 10, 2026
Objection Deadline
April 24, 2026
Fairness Hearing
May 12, 2026