Love Uber? If you recently used their app and/or website to hail rides from their services that charges a safe rides fee then you may be eligible for a potential award from the Uber Safe Rides Fee Class Action Lawsuit! According to the lawsuit, plaintiffs challenged Uber’s assertions that it runs thorough background checks on its UberX and UberXL drivers. According to the plaintiffs the background checks were not as thorough as Uber had promised, with prospective Uber drivers need only submit their name, contact information, driver’s license number and Social Security number through an Uber website. Both parties have agreed to settle the class action lawsuit, if you’re eligible, submit a claim form by January 8, 2018!
Uber Safe Rides Fee CAL:
- Uber Safe Rides Fee Claim Form
- Claim Form Deadline: 01/08/2018
- Who’s Eligible: Anyone who, between Jan. 1, 2013 and Jan. 31, 2016 used the Uber app or website to hail ride from one of the Uber services that charges an Uber safe rides fee.
- Estimated Amount: Varies
- Proof of Purchase: Yes
- Case Name & Number: McKnight, et al. v. Uber Technologies Inc., Case No. 3:14-cv-05615-JST, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
How to File a Claim:
- Head on over to the Uber Safe Rides Fee Claim Form.
- Read over the claim form to see if you are eligible.
- Complete the claim form with your info.
- Submit your claim form by January 8, 2018 to receive your potential award!
Bottom Line:
Those who have recently used the Uber app or website in order to call a ride that charges a safe rides fee may be eligible for a potential award from the Uber Safe Rides Fee Class Action Lawsuit. According to the lawsuit, Uber’s background checks were terribly inadequate by not requiring prospective drivers to have a fingerprint scan or any in-person contact between the prospective driver and an Uber representative. If you called for a ride and were charged a safe rides fee on the Uber app or website, simply file a claim for a potential award by January 08, 2018! Don’t forget to take a look at our full list of Class Action Lawsuit Settlements!
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