Updated
December 16, 2025
Rideshare and delivery drivers alleged Uber, Lyft and DoorDash misclassified them as independent contractors. The related claims covered here are closed to new filings.
Rideshare Driver Misclassification Claims
Multiple law firms have launched investigations into Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, and other rideshare companies misclassified their drivers. For those companies that may have improperly classified their drivers as Independent Contractors instead of employees, claims will be reviewed, and a law firm representive will contact the claimaint for a no-cost consultation. There have also been lawsuits launched into Uber and Lyft over allegations of sexual abuse of passengers.Recently, an open class action lawsuit resulted in a nearly $8.5 Million class action settlement in which Uber Drivers in California were allegedly misclassified as independent contractors, as opposed to its employees. In that class action lawsuit, lawyers arguing on behalf of Uber Drivers alleged that because drivers and deliverers in California were miscalssified, this violated California's labor laws. Specifically, the Uber class action lawsuit claimed Uber failed to reimburse drivers for vehicle related and phone expenses and failed to provide drivers with accurate, itemized wage statements, therefore finding a loophole to reduce Uber drivers and delivery drivers' incomes unfairly.
Uber is a rideshare company that has been upheaving the taxi business in markets worldwide for over a decade. The uber stock price has been hovering at $27.80 as of August 23, 2022, with a market cap of about $55 Billion.
Status
Claims Closed
Closed to new claims
Claim Deadline
Passed
Estimated Payout
Varies
Proof Required
No
How Do I Qualify?
If you are a former or current driver for Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, or any other ride-share company, and you were classified as an "independent contractor" you may qualify for cash benefits for missing overtime payments or expense reimbursements. Claims are being reviewed only for the following States:• California
• New York
• Massachusetts
• Illinois
• New Jersey
How Do I File a Claim?
This class action is closed to new claims but you can find more open class action lawsuits and settlements that are open here on OpenClassActoins.com.Free settlement alerts
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