SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment LLC

Allegations that Busch Gardens sent spam promotional emails with deceptive subject lines to Maryland residents, violating state consumer protection laws.

A Maryland man has filed a class action lawsuit against SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment LLC, doing business as Busch Gardens Williamsburg, alleging the theme park sent spam promotional emails with deceptive subject lines to Maryland residents. The lawsuit claims violations of the Maryland Commercial Electronic Mail Act, specifically regarding subject lines that create a false sense of urgency. The plaintiff seeks to represent Maryland residents who received such emails within the last three years and is seeking damages of $500 per email, plus fees, costs, and a jury trial.

• Maryland residents who received email messages from Busch Gardens containing subject lines that stated a promotion or sale would conclude at a specified time, where the promotion...
• The class period is three years prior to the filing of the complaint until the date the class is certified.