Washington Commanders to pay $500K+ in season-ticket lawsuit

The Washington Commanders settled a lawsuit filed by the District of Columbia attorney general's office, requiring them to pay more than half a million dollars for how they handled season-ticket security deposits in the past.

Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb announced that the franchise must pay $200,000 to impacted residents and another $425,000 to the district. The suit contended that the team «systematically failed to return ticket holders' deposits and intentionally created barriers for fans to get refunds in violation of District law.»

A second lawsuit filed in November by the attorney general's office against the team, owner Dan Snyder, the NFL and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell remains ongoing.

That suit alleges collusion to «deceive District residents about an investigation into, and commitment to transparently address, toxic workplace culture and allegations of sexual assault.»

Snyder put the Commanders up for sale in November. There have been at least two official bids of $6 billion, from a group led by Josh Harris and another by Steve Apostolopoulos. At least three groups have toured the team's facilities.

Attorney Mary Jo White's investigation into the Commanders on behalf of the NFL remains ongoing. The Virginia attorney general's office continues its nearly yearlong look into allegations of financial improprieties by the team.

Meanwhile, the U.S. attorney's office in the Eastern District of Virginia has continued to investigate allegations of financial improprieties as well.

According to the settlement with the district, the Commanders must attempt to notify affected fans by letter, phone call and email — after conducting a public records search for the most recent contact information. They also must