In August 2016, Beckman's lawsuit alleges, he used his points so three people would be allowed on the sideline before the Dec. 18 Bears-Packers game. Less than a week before the game, he received an email from the Bears stating that fans could not participate in the event while wearing opposing team gear, the suit says. Beckman asked the Bears to reconsider but they declined. He also sent a certified letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, but did not receive a response, according to the lawsuit.