John Klein
Coverage of John Klein in the Nexus archive.
- Attorney General receives 3 complaints about well-known Michigan football tailgater
The Michigan Attorney General's Consumer Protection Team has received three complaints against John Klein, operator of the 'HailGate' tailgate group, alleging he accepted money for promised items like Morgan Wallen tickets and memorabilia without delivering. Klein faces a cease-and-desist letter from Wallen's attorneys demanding refunds and halting sales, while Plymouth Township police and court records note prior criminal convictions and small claims against him.
- Michigan football fans claim HailGate founder scammed them out of Morgan Wallen tickets, VIP experiences
Michigan football fans accuse HailGate founder John Klein of scamming them by selling Morgan Wallen concert tickets, VIP meet-and-greets, and memorabilia through his Facebook group but failing to deliver. Over 600 victims have joined a Facebook group, claiming they paid thousands for unfulfilled promises and received delayed or no refunds.
- Alleged scam tied to Ann Arbor group leaves some Morgan Wallen fans without concert tickets
Fans who purchased Morgan Wallen concert tickets through Ann Arbor-based Hailgate, run by John Klein, report not receiving tickets despite paying in October. Klein claims refunds are available but some buyers remain unpaid, while Wallen's lawyers issued a cease-and-desist letter over unauthorized ticket sales. Some buyers received tickets as promised, while others lost hundreds to thousands of dollars.