The settlement benefits Californians who used the Uber app as a driver between Feb. 28, 2019, and Dec. 16, 2020, or the Uber Eats app as a driver between June 28, 2016, and Oct. 7, 2021. You may be eligible for a potential award from the Uber Driver Misclassification Class Action Lawsuit!
According to the lawsuit, Uber drivers should not be classified as independent contractors. Instead, the plaintiffs contend, drivers should be considered full employees and granted all the benefits of that classification. So if you are eligible, file a claim by June 27, 2022 to receive your potential award!
Uber Driver Misclassification CAL
- Claim Form Deadline: June 27, 2022
- Who’s Eligible: Californians who used the Uber app as a driver between Feb. 28, 2019, and Dec. 16, 2020, or the Uber Eats app as a driver between June 28, 2016, and Oct. 7, 2021.
- Class Members are only eligible if they opted out of Uber’s arbitration clause.
- Estimated Amount: $4,750 (Varies).
- Payments will vary depending on the number of miles driven by each claimant while using the Uber or Uber Eats apps.
- According to the settlement website, assuming 100% of all eligible Class Members file a claim, each claimant would receive an average of $4,750.
- Lower participation rates will result in higher payments for Class Members. For example, assuming a 50% participation rate, average payments would be $9,500.
- Proof of Purchase: No proof of purchase is applicable; however, Class Members will need a Claimant ID.
- Case Name & Number: James, et al. v. Uber Technologies Inc., Case No. 3:19-CV-06462-EMC in the U.S. District Court Northern District of California
(Click here to file a claim)
How To File a Claim
- Head over to the Uber Driver Misclassification Claim Form.
- Look over the claim form to see if you are eligible.
- Complete the claim form with your information.
- Submit your claim by June 27, 2022 to receive your potential award!
Bottom Line
The settlement benefits Californians who used the Uber app as a driver between Feb. 28, 2019, and Dec. 16, 2020, or the Uber Eats app as a driver between June 28, 2016, and Oct. 7, 2021. You may be eligible for a potential award from the Uber Driver Misclassification Class Action Lawsuit!
If you are eligible, file a claim by the deadline to receive your potential award! Don’t forget to take a look at our full list of Class Action Lawsuit Settlements! Be sure to give our list of No-Proof Class Action lawsuit to see other settlements you may qualify for.
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