Uber and Lyft Class Action Settlements: 2026 Guide
By Timo Bakker · July 6, 2026 · 5 min read
Ridesharing giants Uber and Lyft have faced dozens of major class actions. Some are driver-focused (misclassification, unpaid wages), some are passenger-focused (safety, pricing). Multiple currently-open settlements affect both groups.
Driver-focused settlements
- California Prop 22 fallout — multiple cases over driver classification.
- Massachusetts + New York driver misclassification settlements.
- Background check FCRA violations (about $100 million total across both platforms).
- Driver pay transparency lawsuits.
Passenger-focused settlements
- Uber sexual assault survivor settlement (multi-billion dollar class action, still being administered).
- Uber and Lyft data breach settlements (2016 Uber breach, various Lyft breaches).
- Surge pricing disclosure cases.
- Airport surcharge / hidden fee cases (several state-specific).
Am I eligible?
Anyone who has driven for or ridden with Uber/Lyft in the past 5 years likely qualifies for at least one settlement. Multiple cases have low proof requirements — account records suffice.
How to file
Check the live directory or use the eligibility checker.