Edited by: Top Class Actions  |  June 6, 2025

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Lake Compounce in Bristol, Connecticut, as seen on July 9, 2016.
(Photo Credit: Ritu Manoj Jethani/Shutterstock)

Lake Compounce class action overview:

  • Who: A Lake Compounce guest is suing the theme park’s owner, Festival Fun Parks LLC.
  • Why: The plaintiff claims the theme park owner does not disclose its service fees until the final stages of the ticket purchasing process.
  • Where: The Lake Compounce class action was filed in Connecticut federal court.

A new class action lawsuit alleges that Lake Compounce, Connecticut’s renowned amusement park, has been charging hidden fees for its tickets, violating state law.

Plaintiff Alexandria Linders filed the class action complaint against Festival Fun Parks on April 25 in Connecticut federal court, alleging violations of state consumer laws.

According to the lawsuit, the park’s website initially displays ticket prices without any added fees, but a “processing fee” is tacked on just before checkout.

Linders says this practice is a violation of the Connecticut general statutes, which require that the total price of a ticket, including any service charges, be disclosed upfront.

The law, which went into effect on Oct. 1, 2023, mandates that any advertisement for ticket prices must clearly show the total cost, including service charges, Linders explains.

Linders claims she purchased a 2024 Gold Season Pass to Lake Compounce on April 30, 2024, through the park’s website. She claims that the process she went through to buy the ticket included multiple screens that reaffirm the ticket price without mentioning any additional fees until the final stages of the transaction.

Lake Compounce misled customers with undisclosed charges, plaintiff alleges

The lawsuit alleges that Lake Compounce’s practices violate the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act and have unjustly enriched the park’s owners.

Linders claims that the hidden fees have allowed the park to collect substantial sums from its customers without their knowledge.

She is looking to represent anyone who purchased tickets to Lake Compounce from the park’s website on or after Oct. 1, 2023. She is suing for violations of state consumer laws and unjust enrichment and is seeking certification of the class action, damages, fees, costs and a jury trial.

Meanwhile, consumers have filed class action lawsuits against AMC Entertainment, Hilton Hotels, Legoland New York and Look Cinemas, alleging that these companies added hidden fees, such as convenience, resort or processing charges, at checkout without upfront disclosure.

What do you think of the allegations in this Lake Compounce class action? Let us know in the comments.

The plaintiff is represented by James J. Reardon Jr. of Reardon Scanlon LLP and Philip L. Fraietta, Eleanor R. Grasso and Stefan Bogdanovich of Bursor & Fisher P.A.

The Lake Compounce class action lawsuit is Linders v. Festival Fun Parks LLC, Case No. 3:25-cv-00659, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut.


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