Aramark allegedly added a hidden 3% 'venue fee' to food and drink purchases at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Anyone who paid that fee between October 2024 and December 2025 can claim a share of $4.5M.
Key facts
- Payout
- TBD per person
- Deadline
- Dec 4, 2026
- Proof
- No proof
- Who
- Nationwide (US)
- Fund
- $4,500,000
- Case
- Garner v. Aramark Management Services LP
- Court
- Case No. 2025 CAB 007444 (court name not confirmed)
- Administrator
- EisnerAmper
- Final hearing
- Jan 15, 2027
- Notice ID
- The form asks for the ID or PIN from your notice
- Official site
- Open in the Claim app
- Verified
- Nov 7, 2026
Pro rata share of the net fund; no per-person estimate published. No proof of purchase required. Claim form asks for the claim ID from the settlement notice (online and mail).
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- Made a purchase from Aramark concessions at Capital One Arena (Washington, D.C.)
- Paid the venue fee on that purchase
- Purchase between October 1, 2024 and December 31, 2025
How to file a claim
- Get the Claim app and open the Aramark Capital One Arena Venue Fee settlement.
- Tap Claim to open the official claim form.
- Have the Claim ID or PIN from the notice you received ready.
- Confirm that you qualify. No receipt is needed.
- Choose how you want to be paid and submit before Dec 4, 2026.
- Save the confirmation number. Claim keeps it with your filed claims so you can check your payment later.
Is the Aramark Capital One Arena Venue Fee settlement legit?
Yes. It's a court-supervised class action settlement in Garner v. Aramark Management Services LP, Case No. 2025 CAB 007444 (court name not confirmed). Claims go through EisnerAmper on the official settlement website. A real settlement never asks for a fee, your bank password or your full Social Security number by text or email.
When will payments be sent?
The final approval hearing is Jan 15, 2027. Payments usually go out 3 to 12 months after the court gives final approval, once any appeals end. The administrator pays you directly, often by check, PayPal, Venmo or digital card.
FAQ
Is the Aramark Capital One Arena Venue Fee settlement legit?
Yes. It's a court-supervised settlement (Garner v. Aramark Management Services LP, Case No. 2025 CAB 007444 (court name not confirmed)). Claims are handled by EisnerAmper on the official settlement website. A real settlement never asks you for a fee to file.
What is the deadline for the Aramark Capital One Arena Venue Fee settlement?
Claims must be submitted by Dec 4, 2026.
How much is the Aramark Capital One Arena Venue Fee payout?
Pro rata share of the net fund; no per-person estimate published. No proof of purchase required. Claim form asks for the claim ID from the settlement notice (online and mail).
Do I need proof to file the Aramark Capital One Arena Venue Fee claim?
No. You can file without proof of purchase by confirming that you qualify.
When will Aramark Capital One Arena Venue Fee payments be sent?
The final approval hearing is Jan 15, 2027. Payments usually go out 3 to 12 months after final approval, once any appeals are resolved.
Claim is an independent app and isn't affiliated with this case, the court, the administrator or Aramark. Details come from the official settlement website and court records. Always read the official notice before you file.