N環球 
Aramark reaches $4.5M settlement over hidden venue fees at Capital One Arena
A DC Superior Court judge granted preliminary approval on Sept 14 to a $4.5 million class-action settlement over Aramark's undisclosed "Venue Fee" on food and drink at Capital One Arena; US consumers who paid the fee between Oct 2024 and Dec 2025 can file claims by Dec 4, 2026.
Why it matters
It's another class-action settlement targeting hidden fees at big venues. Fans buying food and drinks at arenas are routinely hit with vaguely named surcharges — this $4.5 million deal opens a claims window for affected consumers across the US.
What happened
The case is Garner v. Aramark Management Services Limited Partnership (No. 2025-CAB-007444). Plaintiffs alleged that food-service provider Aramark charged customers an undisclosed Venue Fee on purchases at Washington's Capital One Arena.
On September 14, 2026, DC Superior Court Judge Shana Frost Matini granted preliminary approval of the settlement, establishing a $4.5 million total settlement fund and appointing class counsel (Almeida Law Group and others).
Who can claim: all individuals in the United States who made a purchase from Aramark at Capital One Arena and paid a Venue Fee between October 1, 2024 and December 31, 2025. Class members will get notice by email; claims are due December 4, 2026, and the court set a final approval hearing for January 15, 2027.
What's next
Eligible consumers should watch for the email notice and file claims by December 4; settlement money is paid out only after the final approval hearing.
💬 Comments
No comments yet. Be the first!