If you’re lucky enough to score entry to Climate Pledge Arena’s suites you’ll get access to a higher-end treat: shaved watermelon ice with berries, vanilla bean diplomat créme, and cider wine. Choco taco schmoco taco — this is a dessert for closers.

Climate Pledge Arena (CPA) will pay $477,917 in penalties and refunds after settling with the Washington State Attorney General's office over hidden fees. The Attorney General's office alleged that for a five-month period in 2023,

The sports and concert venue, home to the Seattle Storm and the Kraken, charged customers a hidden fee for buying food or drinks.

As a condition of resolving the case, Climate Pledge Arena must agree to fully reimburse all Washington customers who were impacted, including an additional $10 for their inconven

As part of an agreement with the state AG, Climate Pledge Arena must refund customers the undisclosed 3% fee and pay them each an additional $10 in penalties.

Climate Pledge Arena charged its hidden three percent fee on concessions more than 180,000 times raking in more than $160,000 in 37 events between February and July last year. That’s according to court documents filed in a class action against the Arena that just settled.