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Case Name (Date)
Hammond et al. v. Renaissance Entertainment Productions, Inc.
25-cv-2796, S.D.N.Y.
(April 2025)
Product/Service
New York Renaissance Faire tickets
Allegations
Failing to adequately disclose that a processing fee, service fee, and order fee will be added to advertised prices
Status
Pending
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