{
  "id": 17435801,
  "title": "Golfer's family billed $74,960 for Masters meals; court allows $1,950 fees",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/golfers-family-billed-74-960-for-masters-meals-court-allows-1-950-fees",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-31T16:34:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/a-california-restaurant-catered-meals-for-a-golfers-family-at-the-masters-without-agreeing-on-a-price-then-sent-a-74960-bill-after-a-60391-jury-award-appeals-judges-upheld-just-1950-in-extra-fees/articleshow/135391758.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A California restaurant's $74,960 bill for meals provided to a golfer's family during the Masters tournament sparked a legal dispute. The family, who left two days early, challenged the bill. After winning a jury award of $60,391, the restaurant sought to recover additional fees for legal costs but had its request largely rejected. The California Court of Appeal found that the restaurant could only recover $1,950 in legal fees, alongside a $25,741.20 claim for court reporting costs, which was also rejected.",
  "summary": "A legal battle erupted between a California restaurant and the family of a golfer regarding a surprise catering bill. The eatery served meals during the prestigious Masters tournament without prior discussion of costs. After leaving prematurely, the family was charged nearly $75,000, which they contested in court. Ultimately, the jury awarded the restaurant $60,391, albeit the request for extra…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}