National Football League

Fans are planning to file a lawsuit after Hall of Fame game cancellation

Published Aug. 9, 2016 7:48 p.m. ET

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The fallout from the Hall of Fame game cancellation continued Tuesday. A number of fans who attended Sunday's game in Canton, Ohio, plan to sue the NFL and the Hall of Fame after the game was called because of poor field conditions.

Attorney Michael Avenatti told the Associated Press that at least 20 people who attended the game approached him regarding a class-action suit. This isn't the first time Avenatti has worked with NFL fans, representing ticket holder for the 2011 Super Bowl who did not get their seats in Dallas.

According to Avenatti, his clients, who are from a number of states, want the league and the Hall to pay for their travel expenses. Hall of Fame president David Baker said fans would be reimbursed for their tickets, but there was no mention of additional reimbursement.

"We have been approached by no fewer than 20 individuals who traveled to the game to participate and be ready to enjoy the game," Avenatti said. "And unfortunately they did not have the opportunity to enjoy the game, and as a result lost a significant amount of money."

The NFL and Hall of Fame declined to comment when approached by the AP. The cancellation stemmed from the paint that was used on the logos at midfield and in the end zone congealing, putting the players' safety at risk.

Avenatti claims that the league is just being stingy with its fans.

"They could have offered what these fans paid for the tickets and to reimburse them for any expenses incurred" that could be proven. "The league has a history of being cheap with its fans."