$413K Film Forum Online Ticket Fees Settlement

$413K Film Forum Online Ticket Fees Settlement

By Steve Levine

Film Forum ticket fees settlement

Published: October 24, 2025


Claim Form Deadline: December 10, 2025

Payout: $4.16 per person

Proof required: Notice ID and Confirmation Code


What is the Film Forum Ticket Fee Settlement?

Consumers allege Film Forum charged an online handling fee that was not clearly disclosed at the first time price was shown, in violation of New York ACAL § 25.07(4). Film Forum denies wrongdoing and agreed to settle to avoid the costs and risks of litigation.

Who Is Eligible?

All individuals in the United States who bought electronic tickets from the Film Forum website between August 29, 2022 and March 6, 2025 and paid a handling fee.

How Much Can I Get Paid?

Each approved claimant receives a fixed cash payment of $4.16. Payments are by PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, or paper check.

Do I Need Proof to File a Claim?

No receipts or tickets are required. You must enter your Notice ID and Confirmation Code from the email notice. If you did not receive one but believe you qualify, call the administrator.

How Do I File a Claim?

File online only at the official site. There is no downloadable PDF claim form. You will need your Notice ID and Confirmation Code to submit.

Important Dates

Claim deadline: December 10, 2025
Exclusion deadline: December 10, 2025
Final approval hearing: December 16, 2025

When Will Payments Be Sent?

Payments are expected about 60 days after the settlement receives final approval and any appeals are resolved. Checks expire 180 days from issue.

Why Is There a Settlement?

Plaintiffs claim the handling fee was not timely disclosed during online checkout. Film Forum denies all liability. As part of the settlement, Film Forum agreed to modify its website purchase flow to clearly display any handling fee and comply with ACAL § 25.07(4) going forward.

Case Information

Kovacs v. Film Forum, Inc., Index No. 650686/2024, Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York.

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Official Settlement Approval

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Claim Form Website: FilmForumTicketFeeSettlement.com


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Sources

Official Settlement Website
Order Granting Preliminary Approval
NYSCEF Docket Search

Filing Class Action Settlement Claims

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Film Forum Ticket Fee Settlement
Status Open for Claims
Claim Deadline December 10, 2025
Exclude By December 10, 2025
Final Approval Hearing December 16, 2025
Benefits $4.16 cash per approved claim via PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, or check
Website FilmForumTicketFeeSettlement.com
Phone 844-467-2145
Class Period Aug 29, 2022 to Mar 6, 2025
Who Is Included U.S. purchasers of Film Forum e-tickets who paid a handling fee during the class period