Film at Lincoln Center $400K Ticket Fee Settlement

If you purchased an electronic ticket to Film at Lincoln Center, Inc.’s theaters between August 29, 2022, and February 21, 2024, and paid a convenience fee in connection with your purchase, you may be eligible to submit a claim for a class action settlement.

Film at Lincoln Center, Inc. has agreed to pay $400,000 to settle a class action lawsuit for alleged failure to properly disclose a ticket convenience fee for electronic tickets to its theaters prior to those tickets being selected for purchase, in violation of New York Arts and Cultural Affairs Law § 25.07(4) [1].

Who is eligible for a ticket fee settlement payout?

To be a class member, you must meet the following criteria:

• Purchased an electronic ticket to any of Film at Lincoln Center, Inc.’s theaters located in New York state and paid a convenience fee.
• Made the purchase from the Film at Lincoln Center website, mobile app, or any other online platform owned or operated by the Defendant.
• The purchase occurred between August 29, 2022, and February 21, 2024 [1].

How much is the Film at Lincoln Center payment?

Pro Rata Cash Payment: Amount will be determined by the convenience fee total each class member paid.

How to claim a class action settlement payout

To claim a payment, class members must submit a claim form by April 25, 2025. You can file a claim online or print the PDF claim form and mail it to the settlement administrator.

Settlement Administrator's mailing address: Film at Lincoln Center Ticket Fee Settlement, P.O. Box 5357, Portland, Oregon 97228-5357 [1].

Is documentation required to submit?

Unique ID and PIN required to submit an online claim. No other proof necessary as the settlement administrator has the list of ticket buyers.

Payout options

Class members can choose from the following payment methods:

• Venmo
• PayPal
• Zelle
• Check mailed address provided

$400,000 Deceptive pricing settlement fund

The settlement fund of $400,000 includes:

• Settlement administration costs: To be determined
• Attorneys' fees and expenses: Up $133,333 [1]
• Service award to the class representative: $10,000 [1]
• Payments to class members with valid claims: Pro rata share of the remaining fund [1]

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: April 25, 2025
• Final Approval Hearing: May 12, 2025

When is the Film at Lincoln Center ticket fee settlement payout date?

The Court has scheduled a Final Approval Hearing on May 12, 2025. Payments will be made by the later of 28 days after April 25, 2025, or 14 days after the date the judge grants approval to the settlement [1].

Why is there a class action settlement?

The lawsuit claims that Film at Lincoln Center, Inc. failed to properly disclose a ticket convenience fee for electronic tickets to its theaters, allegedly violating New York Arts and Cultural Affairs Law § 25.07(4). The Defendant denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid ongoing litigation [1].

Sources

1] [Official Settlement Website