---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000103595-26-000008"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "VLGEA"
cik: "0000103595"
company_name: "VILLAGE SUPER MARKET INC"
filed_at: "2026-03-25T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T08:57:42.641941+00:00"
event_type: "litigation"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Wakefern counterclaims seek to force Village to sell Wakefern stock and exit cooperative

## Summary
- On March 19, 2026, Wakefern filed counterclaims seeking a declaration that good cause exists under its By-Laws to compel Village to sell its stock and exit the cooperative.
- Company states no basis for good cause exists and Wakefern does not allege its board voted to compel sale as required.
- Company believes all Wakefern claims are frivolous and filed in response to Village's own claims; intends to seek dismissal.
- Dispute has not materially impacted operations or financial performance to date; outcome probability and loss range are currently indeterminable.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000103595-26-000008
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: VLGEA
- cik: 0000103595
- company_name: VILLAGE SUPER MARKET INC
- filed_at: 2026-03-25T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: litigation
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/103595/000010359526000008/0000103595-26-000008-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/103595/000010359526000008/vlgea-20260319.htm

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