The Washington Commanders have reached a settlement with Maryland authorities to return security deposits paid by hundreds of season ticket holders to purchase premium seats and luxury suites — money the team held on to, in some cases, for years.
A news release from the office of Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh said the Commanders have agreed to refund the security deposits within 30 days, and will also pay a $250,000 civil penalty.
The settlement from Frosh’s office said the team held on to fans’ money — even after the contracts expired — unless fans made a request in writing to have their deposit returned to them. His office said the practice amounted to deceiving consumers.
“For many years, the Commanders kept money that was not theirs. It belongs to their customers,” Frosh said in a statement. “Today’s settlement will require the team to return the monies owed to consumers. The Commanders will pay a penalty, and they will be enjoined from engaging in similar practices in the future.”
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