ELIGIBLE Americans receive their share of a $1.3 million settlement from a well-known NFL team.
The team was accused of not returning ticket deposits and adding fees to its loyal fans.
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Certain Washington Commanders season ticket holders are receiving payments following a settlement with the state of Virginia.
Attorney General Jason Miyares accused the team of failing to return ticket deposits and adding fees when it was under the ownership of Dan Snyder.
More than $600,000 in deposits have already been returned to approximately 475 season ticket holders as a result of the investigation.
The NFL team also agreed to pay $700,000 in fines and costs.
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Miyares told local NBC affiliate WRC-TV: “I think it’s safe to say that what we saw here with Washington is that they just saw their fans as a way to make money — the previous ownership, the way they treated their security deposits.
“The new ownership has been recognized, listen, we inherited this, we bought this team.
The Commanders issued their response in a statement.
“We are pleased that this agreement has been reached, resolving issues that occurred under previous ownership,” a spokesperson said.
Eligible season ticket holders do not need to take action to get their money back.
Commanders were ordered to refund all security deposits within 30 days of the end of a contract and to send ticket holders annual reminders of their existing security deposits.
KINGDOM OF SHAME
Snyder’s ownership of Commanders from 1999 to 2023 involved numerous controversies.
In 2022, the team agreed to return security deposits to former season ticket holders and pay a $250,000 fine in a settlement with the state of Maryland.
In 2023, the Commanders also agreed to pay a $425,000 fine to DC and make $200,000 in refunds to ticket holders whose security deposits were withheld.
What’s more, Snyder’s estate has been damaged by personal allegations of sexual misconduct and financial improprieties.
Many fans and journalists considered him the worst owner in NFL history.
I think it’s safe to say that what we saw here with Washington is that they just saw their fans as a way to make money – the previous ownership, the way they treated their security deposits.
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares
MORE SETTLEMENTS
However, you don’t have to be an NFL fan if you want to receive a settlement payment.
Several companies, large and small, are paying to resolve complaints of irregularities.
Capital One settled a class action lawsuit over illegal fees with a $16 million settlement.
The bank agreed to the payments to settle claims that it charged illegal fees for returned checks or ACH debit transactions.
Both current and former Capital One account holders could benefit from the deal.
Meanwhile, a telecommunications company is paying a $2.2 million settlement.
And you can get $2,000 off your purchase of an e-bike.
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