A Federal Judge in San Francisco ruled that a lawsuit against Uber can proceed as a class action over allegations that the ride service misled its customers about how it shares gratuities with drivers. The suit was brought by Attorney Jacie Zolna on behalf of thousands of Uber customers.
On December 2, 2015, U.S. District Judge Edward Chen certified a class of Uber customers who received Uber’s representation that the additional 20 percent it charges for its taxi services is a “gratuity.” Plaintiff alleges that despite this representations, Uber keeps a substantial potion of this charge for itself.
