Buckhead Parking Class Action Settlement

If you owned or drove a vehicle booted by Buckhead Parking in certain areas of Georgia, you may be eligible to claim up to $400 from a class action settlement.

Buckhead Parking Enforcement, LLC has agreed to pay $1,073,000 to settle a class action lawsuit for allegedly unlawfully booting vehicles in various locations across Georgia.

Who can file a claim?

The class members include individuals who:

• Owned a vehicle booted by Buckhead Parking
• Were in possession of a vehicle booted by Buckhead Parking
• Paid to have a boot removed by Buckhead Parking
• In the following locations and timeframes:
• Marietta, Georgia: From November 14, 2014, through the present.
• Union City, Georgia: From February 9, 2012, through the present.
• Outside of Atlanta, Decatur, Sandy Springs, Union City, Doraville, Hapeville, Morrow, Riverdale, and Smyrna: From January 25, 2014, through the present.

To qualify, the vehicle must have been booted from a non-compliant lot before it became compliant, and the claimant must have been driving the vehicle and paid the booting fee personally.

How much can class members get?

Eligible class members can receive up to $400 per claim in Union City and other specified areas, and up to $60 per claim in Marietta. The exact amount may vary based on the number of claims submitted. If the total claims exceed the subclass settlement fund, the payout per claim will be adjusted accordingly.

• Union City and other specified areas: Up to $400 per claim.
• Marietta: Up to $60 per claim.

The settlement amount is subject to a pro rata calculation if the claims exceed the available funds. For example, if the total claims amount to $1,200,000 but the fund is only $1,073,000, each claim would be reduced proportionally.

Is proof required to submit a claim?

Yes, claimants need to provide proof of their eligibility. Claimants must submit documentation showing they owned or drove a vehicle booted by Buckhead Parking during the specified periods and locations, or that they paid to have a boot removed.

How to claim an award

To claim an award, complete and submit a claim file a claim online by December 26, 2024.

Settlement fund expenses

• Payments to eligible class members.
• Up to $1,073,000 in attorneys' fees and expenses.
• $45,000 for class representatives.

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: December 26, 2024
• Final Approval Hearing: March 7, 2025

When is the Buckhead Parking Settlement payout date?

After the final approval hearing on March 7, 2025, if the settlement is approved, payments will be processed and distributed to eligible claimants who submitted valid claims.

Why did Buckhead Parking settle?

The lawsuit alleged that Buckhead Parking unlawfully booted vehicles in various locations across Georgia. Buckhead Parking denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the costs and risks of continued litigation.