Claim Form Deadline: April 25, 2025
Total Payout: $400,000
Proof Required: None
A $400,000 class action lawsuit has been settled with Film at Lincoln Center, Inc. over claims that the company did not adequately disclose a ticket convenience fee for electronic tickets to its theaters before purchase, in violation of New York Arts and Cultural Affairs Law § 25.07(4). Film at Lincoln Center denies any wrongdoing but has agreed to the settlement to avoid additional litigation costs and uncertainties.
Founded in 1969, Film at Lincoln Center (FLC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating cinema, supporting new filmmakers, and enhancing public appreciation of film as an art form. FLC operates several New York City theaters, including the Walter Reade Theater, the Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center, and the Francesca Beale Theater.
The total settlement amount for the Film at Lincoln Center class action is $400,000.
You may be eligible for a payout if you purchased an electronic ticket for one of Film at Lincoln Center’s theaters between August 29, 2022, and February 21, 2024, and paid a convenience fee for that ticket.
Eligible class members will receive a pro rata (equal) share of the $400,000 settlement fund. The payout amount will be based on the total convenience fees paid and the number of valid and timely claim forms received by the deadline, April 25, 2025.
You can file a claim online or by mail by submitting the claim form by April 25, 2025. You can choose to receive your payment via check, PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, or other electronic payment methods.
No, proof of purchase is not required to file a claim. There are several ways to submit a claim.
The next step is the Final Approval Hearing on May 12, 2025, where the Court will decide whether to approve the settlement as fair, reasonable, and adequate. If approved, eligible class members will receive their payouts according to the schedule. Court approvals for class action settlements are typically granted when the settlement is deemed fair and reasonable.
Claim Form Website: [Lincoln Film Settlement]