Capital One Arena concessions venue fee Settlement

Aramark, which operates the food and beverage concessions at Capital One Arena, is accused of charging a 3% venue fee on purchases without proper disclosure. People who bought from Aramark at the arena and paid the venue fee between October 1, 2024 and December 31, 2025 are covered. Each can claim an equal share of the $4.5 million fund.

Claims close: Dec 4, 2026
Per person: Share of $4.5M
Fund: $4.5M
Proof: None needed
Class period: Oct 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2025
Case: Alexander Garner v. Aramark Management Services LP, 2025-CAB-007444
Court: Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Civil Division
Administrator: EisnerAmper · (844) 659-2531

Who can claim

Did you pay a 3% venue fee on food or drinks at Capital One Arena between October 2024 and December 2025?

Class period: Oct 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2025.

Did you pay a 3% venue fee on food or drinks at Capital One Arena between October 2024 and December 2025?

Yes No

How much

Share of $4.5M, as published by VenueFeeSettlement.com, run by EisnerAmper (Garner v. Aramark, D.C. Super. Ct.). The total settlement fund is $4.5M. The administrator offers Venmo, PayPal, direct deposit, Zelle or check.

You'll need

Nothing — your word on the claim form

How to file

Tap Claim and sign in with your phone, then open the claim form with Plus.
Fill in the form yourself. Have the items under “You'll need” ready.
Submit before claims close on Dec 4, 2026.
Sign in to Claimmy afterwards to mark it filed and keep the deadline in view.

Important dates

Opt-out deadlineDec 4, 2026
Objection deadlineDec 4, 2026
Claims closeDec 4, 2026
Final approval hearingJan 15, 2027

About the case

This lawsuit claims that Aramark charged a 3% "venue fee" on food and beverage purchases at Capital One Arena, allegedly without disclosing the fee in compliance with the District of Columbia Consumer Protection Procedures Act. It was brought for people who bought food, beverages or other items from Aramark at the arena and paid the fee between October 1, 2024 and December 31, 2025. Aramark denies any wrongdoing, fault or liability.

Alexander Garner v. Aramark Management Services LP, 2025-CAB-007444, Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Civil Division.

Sources

Source: VenueFeeSettlement.com, run by EisnerAmper (Garner v. Aramark, D.C. Super. Ct.). Checked Oct 29, 2026. Final amounts depend on how many people claim.

Questions about this settlement

What is the deadline to file a claim in the Capital One Arena concessions venue fee settlement?

Claims close on Dec 4, 2026. File on the administrator's official site before then.

How much is the Capital One Arena concessions venue fee settlement per person?

Share of $4.5M, as published by VenueFeeSettlement.com, run by EisnerAmper (Garner v. Aramark, D.C. Super. Ct.). Final amounts depend on how many people claim.

Do I need proof to file a claim in the Capital One Arena concessions venue fee settlement?

No receipt is needed to file. The claim form asks you to confirm that you qualify.

Who qualifies for the Capital One Arena concessions venue fee settlement?

The administrator decides who qualifies. You may qualify if the answer is yes: Did you pay a 3% venue fee on food or drinks at Capital One Arena between October 2024 and December 2025? The class period is Oct 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2025.

How do I file a claim in the Capital One Arena concessions venue fee settlement?

On the official settlement website run by VenueFeeSettlement.com, run by EisnerAmper (Garner v. Aramark, D.C. Super. Ct.). The Claim button on this page opens the form in a new tab. Claimmy never files for you and never holds money.

When is the final approval hearing for the Capital One Arena concessions venue fee settlement?

The court's final approval hearing is set for Jan 15, 2027.

Does Claimmy file the claim for me?

No. With Plus, the Claim button opens the administrator's official form in a new tab and you file it yourself. We never file for anyone and never hold money.