$715,000 Gotham Comedy Club Ticket Fee Class Action Settlement
By Steve Levine
Published: November 19, 2025
Claim Form Deadline: December 30, 2025
Payout: Up to $4.50 per ticket
Proof required: Yes, Notice ID and PIN
What is the Gotham Comedy Club Ticket Fee Settlement?
You may be part of a new $715,000 class action settlement reached with Gotham Comedy Foundation, Inc. and related entities over allegations that they failed to properly disclose a $4.50 service charge on online ticket purchases for Gotham Comedy Club in New York City, in potential violation of New York Arts and Cultural Affairs Law section 25.07(4). The defendants deny any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the cost and uncertainty of continued litigation.What is the Total Settlement Amount?
The total settlement amount is $715,000. This class action fund is intended to pay valid claims from eligible ticket buyers, as well as notice and administration costs, court approved attorneys’ fees, and a service award to the class representative. Individual payments are tied to the total service charges each class member paid, subject to the terms of the settlement and court approval.How Do I Qualify For a Settlement Award?
You may qualify for a cash payment if:You purchased an electronic ticket to Gotham Comedy Club located in New York City from the Gotham Comedy Club website between August 29, 2022 and May 17, 2024, and you paid the $4.50 per ticket service charge during checkout.
The settlement covers tickets purchased online through the Gotham Comedy Club website for shows at the New York City venue during the class period.
How Much Can I Get Paid?
If you submit a valid, timely claim:• You may receive a cash refund equal to the total amount of service charges you paid on eligible online ticket purchases.
• Gotham Comedy Club charged a $4.50 service fee per ticket for all tickets purchased online through its website.
• For example, if you bought two eligible tickets, you may be able to receive up to $9.00 in cash under the terms of the settlement.
Final amounts can be affected by the number of valid claims, court approved fees, and other settlement terms.
How Do I File a Claim?
To receive a payment you must file a claim. You have two main options:• Online claim: Visit the official settlement website and log in using the Notice ID and PIN that were emailed to you. Complete the online claim form and select your preferred payment method (PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, or paper check).
• Mail in claim: Download and print the paper claim form from the settlement website, complete it, and mail it to the settlement administrator so it is postmarked by the deadline.
If you believe you are a class member but do not have a Notice ID and PIN, you can contact the Settlement Administrator by calling the Gotham Comedy club open class action settlement admins directly to verify your information and receive help filing.
What is the Claim Form Deadline?
The deadline to file a claim in the Gotham Comedy Club Ticket Fee Settlement is:December 30, 2025 (online submission or postmark if mailed).
How Many People are Affected?
The settlement class includes all individuals in the United States who purchased an electronic ticket to Gotham Comedy Club in New York City through the Gotham Comedy Club website from August 29, 2022 through May 17, 2024 and paid the $4.50 service charge. The exact number of affected ticket buyers is not listed in the notice, but it covers all qualifying purchasers during that period who meet the class definition.What are the Important Dates?
• Class period: August 29, 2022 to May 17, 2024
• Exclude yourself by: December 15, 2025
• Object by: December 15, 2025
• Claim form deadline: December 30, 2025
• Final approval hearing: February 5, 2026, in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Nassau
When is the class action settlement payment date?
The Court will hold a final approval hearing on February 5, 2026. If the settlement receives final approval and any appeals are resolved, payments are expected to be issued about 60 days later. Payments will be made in the form you select on your claim form, such as PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, or paper check. Checks will expire and become void 180 days after they are issued.Is Proof Required to File a Claim?
Yes. To file a claim you must verify that you are part of the settlement class. Typically this means:• Using the unique Notice ID and PIN you received by email to log in and file online, or
• Contacting the Settlement Administrator if you did not receive a notice so they can confirm your information and provide guidance.
You are not generally required to upload receipts, but you must certify your eligibility and confirm your ticket purchases through the notice system. Providing false information can affect your ability to recover and may have legal consequences.
Who Is Included in the Settlement?
The settlement class includes:All individuals in the United States who purchased an electronic ticket to the Gotham Comedy Club located in New York City through the Gotham Comedy Club website from August 29, 2022 through May 17, 2024 and paid a $4.50 service charge in connection with that purchase.
Standard exclusions apply, such as the defendants, certain related entities, and others listed in the Settlement Agreement and long form notice.
Case Information
The class action complaint and case title is known as Summerville v. Gotham Comedy Foundation, Inc., Index No. 611544/2025, filed in the Supreme Court of the State of New York.How Do I Find Class Action Settlements?
Find all the latest class actions you can qualify for by getting notified of new lawsuits as soon as they are open to claims:Official Settlement Notice
Claim Form Website: Settlement Site
Submit Claim
Sources
• Official Settlement Website• Official Settlement FAQ
• Settlement Documents and Agreement
• Court Docket and Filings
Filing Class Action Settlement Claims
Please submit only truthful information. By filing, you certify that you are in the Settlement Class and did not opt out. If you are unsure whether you qualify, review the official settlement website or contact the Settlement Administrator for guidance. OpenClassActions.com is a consumer news site, not a law firm or a settlement administrator.
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Submit Claim| Gotham Comedy Club Ticket Fee Settlement | |
| Status | Open for Claims, Pending Final Approval |
|---|---|
| Total Settlement Amount | $715,000 |
| Claim Deadline | December 30, 2025 |
| Exclude or Object By | December 15, 2025 |
| Final Approval Hearing | February 5, 2026 |
| Benefits | Cash refund equal to Gotham ticket service fees paid, up to $4.50 per ticket, paid by PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, or check for approved claims. |
| Website | Submit a Claim |
| Class Period | Aug 29, 2022 to May 17, 2024 |
| Who Is Included | U.S. consumers who bought electronic tickets to Gotham Comedy Club in NYC through the club website during the class period and paid the $4.50 service fee. |