Red Sox sued by own fans over alleged 'bait-and-switch' ticket tactics
Red Sox fans are suing the team, alleging deceptive ticket pricing practices involving hidden fees that significantly increase the final cost.Summary
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against the Boston Red Sox by three fans, accusing the team of using “bait-and-switch” tactics and adding substantial, mandatory fees to ticket purchases at Fenway Park between 2022 and 2024. The lawsuit claims the Red Sox advertised “illusorily low prices” and then increased the cost by as much as 150% with fees like “Per-Ticket Fees” and “Order Fees” at the last minute, making the advertised prices unattainable. Plaintiffs allege this practice has cost purchasers millions of dollars and violates consumer protection laws.
The Red Sox responded with a brief statement, stating they have always complied with applicable laws but declined to comment further on the pending litigation. This lawsuit is part of a recent trend, as similar suits have been filed against the Washington Nationals and the San Francisco Giants, also alleging deceptive “junk fees” and “drip pricing” on ticket sales. The Giants' lawsuit details similar last-minute fees, including “Service,” “Convenience,” and “Order” processing fees, that significantly inflated the advertised ticket prices.
(Source：New York Post)