IFC Theatres $200,000 Settlement for Ticket Fee Disclosure

If you paid a service fee to purchase one or more electronic tickets through the IFC Center website between August 29, 2022, and May 3, 2024, you may be eligible to claim a portion of a class action settlement.

IFC Theatres LLC has agreed to pay $200,000 to settle a class action lawsuit for allegedly failing to disclose service fees for electronic tickets purchased through its website, in violation of New York Arts and Cultural Affairs Law.

Who can claim a payout?

The settlement class includes all individuals who paid a service fee to purchase electronic tickets through the IFC Center website from August 29, 2022, to May 3, 2024.

Class members are eligible to receive a pro rata share of the settlement fund, which will be based on the total amount of service fees they paid.

How much are the payouts?

Class members will receive a pro rata share of the $200,000 settlement fund. The exact amount each member will receive depends on the total number of valid claims submitted and the total service fees paid by each claimant.

For example, if the total service fees paid by all claimants amount to $100,000, and a claimant paid $500 in service fees, their share would be calculated as follows: Claimant's share = ($500 / $100,000) \* $200,000 = $1,000

The final amount will be determined after all claims have been processed.

How to claim an award

To claim an award, class members must complete and submit a claim form by June 26, 2025. Claims can be submitted online through the online claim form or by mailing a completed PDF claim form to the settlement administrator.

Settlement Administrator's mailing address: IFC Center Ticket Fee Settlement Administrator, 1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Claim instructions

1. Visit the online claim form to submit your claim electronically.
2. Alternatively, download the PDF claim form, fill it out, and mail it to the settlement administrator at the address provided.
3. Ensure that your claim form is submitted online by 11:59 p.m. EST on June 26, 2025, or postmarked and mailed by the same date.

Payout options

Class members can choose to receive their payments via:

• Venmo
• PayPal
• Zelle
• Check

$200,000 Settlement fund

The settlement fund of $200,000 will cover various costs associated with the settlement:

• Settlement administration costs: TBD
• Attorneys' fees: Up to one-third of the settlement fund
• Service awards to class representatives: $5,000
• Payments to class members: Remaining balance after other costs

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: June 26, 2025
• Exclusion Deadline: April 11, 2025
• Final Approval Hearing: May 12, 2025

When is the IFC Center Ticket Fee Settlement payout date?

The court will hold a final approval hearing on May 12, 2025, to determine if the settlement is fair and reasonable. If approved, payments will be distributed 90 days after the judgment becomes final.

Why was there a class action settlement?

The lawsuit alleged that IFC Theatres LLC failed to disclose service fees for electronic tickets purchased through its website, violating New York Arts and Cultural Affairs Law § 25.07(4). The parties settled to avoid further litigation costs and uncertainties.