OpenSome proof2 min read · Updated Nov 7, 2026
How to claim the Aramark settlement before Dec 4, 2026
Who qualifies for the Capital One Arena Venue Fee Settlement, how much it pays (share of fund based on venue fees paid), whether you need proof (some proof) and how to file before Dec 4, 2026.
Potential payout
Share of fund based on venue fees paid
Deadline
Dec 4, 2026
Proof
Some proof
What happened
A fan alleged Aramark added an undisclosed 3% 'venue fee' to food and drink purchases at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., in violation of the D.C. Consumer Protection Procedures Act. Aramark denies wrongdoing and settled.
The case is Garner v. Aramark Management Services LP (No. 2025-CAB-007444) in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
A court-appointed administrator runs the claim process and sends the payments. SettleClub is not affiliated with the administrator or with Aramark.
Who qualifies
Anyone in the United States who bought food, beverages or other items from Aramark at Capital One Arena and paid the venue fee between October 1, 2024 and December 31, 2025.
The class period is Oct 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2025. If your purchase, account or visit falls outside those dates, you are not part of this settlement even if everything else fits.
How much you could get
Payments are share of fund based on venue fees paid.
The settlement fund is split among everyone who files a valid claim, after attorneys' fees, administration costs and any service awards approved by the court, so the final amount depends on how many people file.
What proof you need
A claim form is required. The official site does not list a receipt requirement, but card statements showing arena purchases will help if your purchases are questioned.
Gather the documents before you start the form. Most administrators let you upload a photo or PDF, and an order confirmation email or account statement usually counts.
How to file
Submit a claim by December 4, 2026, which is also the exclusion and objection deadline. The fairness hearing is January 15, 2027.
The deadline is Dec 4, 2026. Filing takes a few minutes online. Keep the confirmation number the administrator gives you; it is the only proof you filed.
When the money arrives
The court holds its final approval hearing on Jan 15, 2027. Payments go out after the judge approves the settlement and any appeals are resolved, which typically takes a few months.
Track this claim in SettleClub and you will get a reminder before the deadline and a nudge when payments start going out.
Key dates
- Claim deadline
- Dec 4, 2026 · 24 days left
- Opt-out / objection deadline
- Dec 4, 2026
- Final approval hearing
- Jan 15, 2027
- Class period
- Oct 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2025
- Last verified by us
- Nov 7, 2026
Questions
Is the Aramark settlement legit?+
Yes. It is a court-approved settlement in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. You file on the administrator's official site, never through a third party, and nobody legitimate will ask you to pay to claim.
Do I need a lawyer?+
No. Class counsel already represents the class, and their fees come out of the fund. You just file the claim form.
What if I don't have a receipt?+
Check the claim form for alternatives such as account records or an order history export. Some settlements pay a smaller flat amount to claimants without documentation.
What if I miss the deadline?+
Late claims are rejected. The administrator has no discretion to accept them, which is why a reminder matters more than it sounds.
Next step
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SettleClub is independent and is not a law firm, court, government agency or settlement administrator. This article is a plain-language summary of public court filings and the official notice, not legal advice. Eligibility, dates and amounts are decided by the court and administrator and can change. Aramark and related names are trademarks of their owners, used only to identify this settlement.