SEATTLE, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – An investigation by the state Attorney General’s office is forcing Climate Pledge Arena to pay up.

Attorney General Bob Ferguson says that the arena has been ordered to pay over $477,000 to thousands of customers. The investigation found that Climate Pledge charged a hidden 3% fee for food and drink purchases during 37 events between February and July 2023.

Of the total amount that the arena is being forced to pay, over $162,000 will be returned directly to those who were impacted.

Consumers will receive an additional $10 on top of whatever amount Climate Pledge owes them.