Steinberg v. United State

90 Fed.Cl. 435 (2009)

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Nature of the Case

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Facts

The JCCIC announced that it would distribute, to the general public, approximately 240,000 complimentary tickets to view the inauguration ceremonies. Interested parties could obtain tickets by contacting their Congressman. P obtained two tickets for admission to the 'Blue Section' of the reserved viewing area. P traveled to Washington, DC to attend the inauguration and incurred travel expenses. P arrived at the designated 'Blue Section' several hours before the inauguration ceremonies were scheduled to begin. P stood in line to enter into the designated 'Blue Section,' but was eventually refused admittance. P asserts that he was never told by the JCCIC that there was a possibility that he and his guest might not be admitted into the designated viewing section. P asserted a claim under first promissory estoppel and later under an express breach of contract. D moved to dismiss.