BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announced Friday that his office has filed charges against Capital Jazz, a Maryland-based promoter known for its music-themed events, alleging the company failed to issue refunds to customers after canceling a 2026 cruise.
The Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division filed a Statement of Charges against the company and its owner, Clifford Hunte, accusing them of violating state consumer protection laws.
According to the filing, Capital Jazz canceled its Jazz “SuperCruise,” which was scheduled to depart for the Caribbean in March 2026, but did not refund customers who had already paid for the trip.
The state alleges that at least 103 consumers are owed a combined total of $642,240, though officials believe the number of affected customers could be higher.
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The charges also claim the company violated a prior settlement agreement reached in June 2025.
That agreement stemmed from similar complaints involving canceled SuperCruises and required Capital Jazz to provide refunds to impacted customers.
State officials say the company not only failed to meet its obligations under that settlement but also continued practices that violate the Maryland Consumer Protection Act.
“Capital Jazz made a commitment to Maryland consumers and broke it, and then they brazenly did it again,” said Attorney General Brown, via press release. “My Office intends to use every legal tool available to hold it accountable in its failure to honor its obligations to consumers.”
A hearing on the charges is scheduled for July 21, 2026, before the Maryland Office of Administrative Hearings.
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Consumers who believe they are owed refunds or have questions about the case are encouraged to contact the Attorney General’s office at 410-528-8662.
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