| Case | Federal Trade Commission v. Uber Technologies, Inc., Case No. 3:25-cv-03477 (Uber One billing and cancellation case, joined by 21 states and DC) |
| Court | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California |
| Status | Pending, not accepting claims yet |
| Claim deadline | None announced |
| Estimated payout | Not announced |
| Proof required | Not stated |
| How to file | No claim form available |
No class action lawsuit Uber customers or drivers can file a claim in is open as of September 29, 2026. The case most riders care about is the Federal Trade Commission’s suit over Uber One, the $9.99 a month membership, and it’s still in court with no payout, deadline, or claim form. Every driver deal from New York and Massachusetts has closed. If a site asks you to “claim” Uber money today, be skeptical.
Riders and Members: Three Cases Still in Court
Riders and eaters have three live cases to watch. None has reached a payout stage.
- The FTC’s membership case. The Federal Trade Commission filed suit in April 2025, and 21 states plus DC joined that December. The complaint alleges members were enrolled without consent, charged before free trials ended, promised “$25 a month” in savings that ignored the fee, and forced through up to 23 screens and 32 actions to cancel. On April 10, 2026, Judge Jon Tigar let the ROSCA (Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act) claims proceed but threw out the “$0 delivery fee” claim.
- The Eats “priority fee” suit. Wright v. Uber Technologies, Inc., No. 3:26-cv-07753, was filed July 27, 2026. The plaintiff alleges customers paid $1 to $5 for “direct to you” delivery while drivers kept making other stops.
- The arrival time suit. Filed in March 2026, it claims UberX riders paid extra for “Faster” pickups the company routinely missed.
The FTC case isn’t a class action. If it ends in refunds, the agency usually pays people itself from company records, with no claim form. Canadian members have their own proposed suit, filed by Consumer Law Group in July 2026.
Drivers: The Big Wage Deals Are Closed
Uber drivers got the largest sums, from state attorneys general rather than private lawyers. Both big deals are closed.
The New York Attorney General reached a $328 million deal in 2023: $290 million from Uber and $38 million from Lyft. It repaid sales tax and Black Car Fund fees deducted from pay between November 10, 2014 and May 22, 2017. The final claim deadline was February 28, 2025.
Massachusetts followed in June 2024 with $175 million ($148 million from Uber) for drivers who worked between July 14, 2020 and July 2, 2024. No form was needed: notices went out that August, and the administrator planned payments for that fall. Casual drivers averaging under 8 miles a week may get nothing, which surprises people who drove a few weekends.
Private misclassification suits, which argued drivers were employees rather than independent contractors, paid far less. O’Connor v. Uber settled for $20 million in 2019, averaging about $2,206 per driver, and the James case paid $8.4 million to California drivers.
Why a Class Action Lawsuit Against Uber Rarely Pays Out
The main reason is the arbitration clause in the rider terms. The U.S. Terms of Use say disputes go to “individual arbitration” and waive class, collective, and representative actions. There’s no general opt-out. The only 30-day window applies after an arbitrator finds a mass action waiver was violated.
That’s why the O’Connor and James groups only covered drivers “not bound by” the clause, and why government cases matter more. An agency never signed the terms, so the clause can’t block it. Expect the company to push the priority fee and arrival time plaintiffs toward arbitration too.
Past Payouts at a Glance
Every class action settlement Uber has paid so far is closed.
| Case | Amount | Who it covered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NY Attorney General | $290 million (plus $38 million Lyft) | New York drivers, 2014 to 2017 | Closed February 28, 2025 |
| Massachusetts Attorney General | $148 million (plus $27 million Lyft) | Massachusetts drivers, 2020 to 2024 | No claim form; payments planned for fall 2025 |
| IPO securities case | $200 million | Shareholders who bought in the 2019 IPO | Closed November 20, 2024 |
| 2016 data breach (50 states and DC) | $148 million | Paid to states, not individuals | Closed 2018 |
| O’Connor case | $20 million | CA and MA drivers outside arbitration | Closed 2019 |
| James case | $8.4 million | California drivers outside arbitration | Closed June 27, 2022 |
The 2016 breach exposed license numbers of about 600,000 drivers, yet the money went to state governments, not drivers. Our largest settlements list shows how these compare with other companies.
The Sexual Assault Cases Aren’t a Class Action
The rider sexual assault litigation is MDL No. 3084, thousands of individual injury suits grouped before one judge. There’s no group payout and no form to join. Two 2026 bellwether juries ruled for plaintiffs ($8.5 million and $5,000), and no global deal exists. Survivors sue through their own attorneys.
For now, a class action lawsuit against Uber is something to watch rather than something to join. If you had Uber One, check your card statements for charges you didn’t approve and file a complaint at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. If a real refund program opens, it will appear on our claim deadlines list, and our guide on how to join a class action explains what to expect. Delivery workers can compare the DoorDash cases.
Uber Lawsuit FAQ
Is there a class action lawsuit against Uber Eats?
Yes, but it’s only a proposed case. The Wright complaint, filed July 27, 2026, targets the $1 to $5 priority fee. Nothing is certified and there’s nothing to file.
How do I join the Uber class action lawsuit?
You can’t join one right now because no claims are open. Normally you wait until a deal is approved, then file through the court-approved administrator. A law firm’s intake form doesn’t make you a member.
How much will I get from the Uber settlement?
Nothing is being paid to riders today. Past driver payouts varied by miles and earnings, and O’Connor averaged about $2,206. Any membership refund would be set by the court or the FTC.
Was there a class action for Uber and Lyft drivers?
The New York and Massachusetts deals covered both companies’ drivers and are closed. Those were attorney general cases, so no lawyer was needed. Misclassification claims now mostly go to individual arbitration.
This page is general information about these legal cases, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a licensed attorney.