James Chowning recently filed a federal class-action lawsuit against Tyler Technologies, the contractor managing California's state park camping reservations, over hidden fees. When booking at San Onofre State Beach, he discovered an $8.25 fee added at checkout, a practice deemed illegal under California law, which mandates that all mandatory charges be included in the listed price. Despite the allure of California's state parks, including the heavily visited San Diego County beaches, this issue raises concerns about transparency and fairness in the reservation process.
The fee is added to any camping reservation booked on ReserveCalifornia.com, which charges an additional $8.25 as a mandatory charge during the checkout process.
California state law prohibits businesses from advertising a price without including mandatory fees upfront, highlighting a clear violation in how reservation costs are presented.
Chowning's lawsuit claims this last-minute fee is a junk fee, suggesting that it is misleading and illegal under state regulations, impacting many campers.
Tyler Technologies, the contractor managing the reservation system, has been accused of operating in violation of Californiaâs transparency laws regarding price disclosure.
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