Fans Sue SF Giants Over 'Junk Fees' on Tickets

Lawsuit alleges hidden fees violated consumer protection laws

Jan. 29, 2026 at 3:39pm by Ben Kaplan

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A proposed class-action lawsuit has been filed against the San Francisco Giants, alleging the team charged 'junk fees' that inflated ticket prices and violated consumer protection laws. The lawsuit claims the Giants added 'convenience' and 'order processing' fees that were not properly disclosed to customers, costing them millions of dollars over several years.

Why it matters

This case highlights growing concerns over 'junk fees' and hidden surcharges that many companies use to increase prices for consumers. It also tests the effectiveness of recent state laws in California that require full price transparency for ticket sales and other purchases.

The details

According to the lawsuit, Giants fan Juan Flores bought two tickets in April 2024 for $10 each, but was then charged an additional $5.50 'convenience' fee and a $3.50 'order processing' fee when he arrived at the ballpark. The lawsuit alleges these 'junk fees' were charged to hundreds of thousands of advance-ticket purchasers before the Giants halted the practice in July 2024, when it was banned by California law. The suit seeks repayments to past ticket-buyers and additional damages, claiming the fees violated laws against false advertising and unfair competition.

  • In April 2024, Juan Flores purchased two Giants tickets for $10 each but was charged additional 'junk fees'.
  • The Giants halted the practice of adding 'junk fees' to ticket prices in July 2024, after it was banned by California law.

The players

Juan Flores

A Giants fan who purchased tickets and was charged additional 'junk fees'.

Wesley Griffith

The lead attorney representing Flores and other fans in the proposed class-action lawsuit against the Giants.

San Francisco Giants

The Major League Baseball team being sued by fans over alleged 'junk fees' added to ticket prices.

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What they’re saying

“For years … the Giants systemically cheated fans out of millions of dollars by falsely advertising their ticket prices for baseball games.”

— Wesley Griffith, Lead attorney (San Francisco Chronicle)

“The price a Californian sees should be the price they pay.”

— Rob Bonta, California Attorney General (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The judge will decide whether to certify the lawsuit as a class action, which would allow other affected fans to join the case.

The takeaway

This lawsuit highlights the growing backlash against 'junk fees' that many companies use to inflate prices, and tests the effectiveness of recent state laws aimed at requiring full price transparency for consumers.