Uber $290,000,000 New York Attorney General Settlement

If you used the Uber driver app to provide rides in New York between November 10, 2014, and May 22, 2017, you may be eligible to claim an award from a class action settlement.

Uber has agreed to pay $290,000,000 to settle a class action lawsuit for alleged improper withholding of pay from drivers. The settlement resolves the Office of the New York State Attorney General’s (OAG) investigation into Uber’s practices of deducting sales tax and Black Car Fund fees from drivers' earnings.

Can I Claim an Award?

To be eligible for a settlement payment, you must meet specific criteria. Firstly, you must have used the Uber driver app to provide rides in New York between November 10, 2014, and May 22, 2017. Additionally, you must have had deductions for New York sales tax and Black Car Fund fees taken from your earnings during this period.

The OAG determined that Uber violated New York laws by improperly withholding pay from drivers. As a result, drivers who meet the eligibility criteria may be owed money from the settlement fund.

The official settlement website provides detailed information on the eligibility criteria:

• Used the Uber driver app to provide rides in New York between November 10, 2014, and May 22, 2017.
• Had deductions for New York sales tax and Black Car Fund fees taken from your earnings.

What Awards Can I Claim?

Eligible drivers can claim a portion of the $290 million settlement fund. The exact amount each driver will receive depends on the number of eligible claims and the total amount of deductions taken from their earnings. The OAG will determine the exact amount based on the information provided.

Payments will be made on a rolling basis, and the amount will be considered taxable income. Drivers will receive an IRS 1099 tax form related to this payment.

Here are some key points about the awards:

• Payments will be made on a rolling basis.
• The amount is taxable income.
• Drivers will receive an IRS 1099 tax form related to this payment.

Is Proof Required to Claim the Reward?

Not applicable. The settlement administrator, Rust Consulting, already has the information needed to verify eligibility and process payments.

How to Claim Your Award

To claim your award, visit the official Uber settlement website and file a claim online. You will need to enter your Claimant ID and last name to verify your eligibility and claim your payment. You can also select how you would like to receive your payment.

If you prefer to file a claim by mail, you can send your claim to the following address:

NYAG v Uber Settlement

C/O Rust Consulting Inc - 8434

PO Box 2396

Faribault, MN 55021-9096

Submitting a Claim

Follow these steps to submit your claim:

1. Visit the official Uber settlement website at .
2. Enter your Claimant ID and last name.
3. Verify your eligibility.
4. Select your payment method.
5. Submit your claim.

How do I Get Paid?

You can choose to receive your payment via direct deposit, check, or other available payment methods. Payments will be processed on a rolling basis.

$290,000,000 Settlement Fund Breakdown

The total settlement amount is $290 million. This fund will be used to pay eligible drivers who had deductions for New York sales tax and Black Car Fund fees taken from their earnings. The OAG will determine the exact amount each driver will receive based on the information provided.

Key components of the settlement include:

• Total settlement fund: $290,000,000
• Payments to eligible drivers
• Administrative costs and fees
• Attorney fees

Important Dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: October 31, 2024

When is the NYAG Uber Settlement Payout Date?

Payments will be mailed beginning on the week of August 5, 2024

Why is There a Class Action Settlement?

The settlement resolves the OAG’s investigation into Uber’s alleged improper withholding of pay from drivers. The investigation began with a complaint by the New York Taxi Workers Alliance about Uber deducting sales tax and Black Car Fund fees from drivers’ pay.

What Happens Next?

Eligible drivers should file their claims by the deadline to receive their settlement payments. The OAG and Rust Consulting will ensure that payments are processed and distributed to eligible drivers.