San Francisco, CA — December 8, 2025 — In a decisive victory for consumers, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California ruled that Tyler Technologies’ “junk fee” practices on the California Parks reservation website violate state law. The Court held that businesses must include all mandatory fees in advertised prices, rejecting Tyler Tech’s claim that its $8.25 reservation fee was exempt as a government-imposed fee.
The ruling allows claims under the Consumers Legal Remedies Act, Unfair Competition Law and False Advertising Law to proceed, confirming that drip pricing practices are unlawful and that the Honest Pricing Act applies broadly to protect consumers from hidden charges.
“This order makes clear that companies cannot disguise mandatory fees as last minute add-ons. Public lands belong to the public and Tyler Tech’s junk fee practices on the Cal Parks website undermine that principle,” said Wes Griffith, the California Managing Partner of the Almeida Law Group.
This outcome reflects the dedication of the litigation team — Wes Griffith, Karen O’Connell, David McGee, Loc G. Ho and Garrett Syke — working alongside co-counsel John Roussas of Cutter Law P.C. Together, they remain committed to protecting consumers and holding corporations accountable for deceptive pricing practices.
The case is Chowning v. Tyler Technologies, Inc., No. 4:25-cv-04009-YGR
Almeida Law Group continues to lead the fight against junk fees, ensuring transparency in pricing and enforcing consumer protection laws across California and beyond.