Published
August 20, 2025
Updated
July 29, 2026
The Museum of Illusions New York settlement resolves claims involving online ticket processing fees charged before checkout.
Current Status
The court entered final approval and judgment after the November 17, 2025 hearing. The January 2, 2026 claim deadline has passed, and the official website has not posted confirmation that payments were issued.StatusFinal approval granted
Claim DeadlineJanuary 2, 2026 (Passed)
Settlement Fund$580,721
Payment UpdateIssuance not publicly confirmed
What Was This Case About?
The lawsuit alleged that Museum of Illusions New York charged online ticket processing fees in violation of New York law. The defendants denied violating the law, and the settlement resolves the claims without a trial.Who Was Covered?
The class included people who paid a processing fee while buying tickets through the Museum of Illusions New York website from August 29, 2022 through April 30, 2024, subject to the exclusions in the notice.What Benefit Was Available?
Approved claimants were eligible for a pro rata cash payment based on the processing fees they paid. Claims required the notice identification information specified by the administrator.Official Information
Review current notices and court documents on the Museum of Illusions New York Ticket Fee Settlement website.
Settlement Fund
$580,721
Case Title
Valcarcel v. Beyond Illusion, LLC d/b/a Museum of Illusions New York, et al.
Case Number
655436/2024
Court
Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County
Current Milestone
Final approval and judgment entered
Official Website
Museum of Illusions New York Ticket Fee Settlement
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