Summerville v. Gotham Comedy Foundation Inc. Ticket Fee Settlement
If you paid a $4.50 service fee when buying electronic tickets from the Gotham Comedy Club website between August 29, 2022 and May 17, 2024, you could get that fee back in cash. Submit a simple claim by December 30, 2025 to receive up to the full amount you paid. File your claim now.
Who Is Eligible?
You are part of the “Settlement Class” if you:
- Purchased an electronic ticket through Gotham Comedy Club’s website
- Paid the $4.50 per-ticket service charge
- Made the purchase between 8/29/2022 and 5/17/2024 (inclusive)
Settlement Benefits
- Cash Reimbursement: Receive up to 100% of the service fees you paid ($4.50 per ticket).
- No Fund Cap: Defendant will pay all approved claims plus notice, admin costs, attorneys’ fees and service award.
- Prospective Relief: Gotham Comedy Club has revised its checkout flow and will comply with New York ACAL § 25.07(4).
Important Deadlines
- Opt-Out: 12/15/2025
- Objection: 12/15/2025
- Claim Filing: 12/30/2025
- Final Approval Hearing: 2/5/2026, 9:30 a.m. (Supreme Court of the State of New York, Nassau County)
How to File a Claim
- Locate the Notice ID and PIN you received by email. If you did not receive one, call the administrator at (833) 417-4919.
- Visit the official settlement website and complete the online claim form or download the PDF below.
- Choose your payment method (PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, or paper check) and submit by 12/30/2025.
Download Claim Form (PDF) Read Long-Form Notice (PDF) Settlement Agreement (PDF) Preliminary Approval Order (PDF)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Summerville v. Gotham Comedy Foundation Inc. lawsuit about?
The suit alleges Gotham Comedy Club failed to clearly disclose its $4.50 online service fee, violating New York’s Arts and Cultural Affairs Law § 25.07(4). The defendants deny wrongdoing but agreed to settle.
How much will I receive from the settlement?
You can claim up to the full amount of service fees you paid—$4.50 per ticket. For example, two tickets equal a potential $9.00 payment.
When will payments be issued?
If the Court grants final approval and any appeals end, payments will go out approximately 60 days later, via the method you selected. Checks expire 180 days after issuance.
Do I need to hire a lawyer to participate?
No. The Court appointed Bursor & Fisher, P.A. as Class Counsel. Their fees will be requested separately and do not reduce your recovery.
What happens if I do nothing?
You will give up your right to sue over the claims but receive no money. To get paid, you must file a claim by 12/30/2025.
How do I exclude myself or object?
Submit an online or mailed exclusion request by 12/15/2025 to keep your right to sue. To object to the deal but stay in the class, file and mail your objection by the same date.
Need More Information?
Visit the official settlement site, call (833) 417-4919, or review the PDFs above.