Uber Eats Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Priority Delivery Fees
A proposed class-action lawsuit has been filed against Uber Eats, alleging that its priority delivery feature is misleading. The suit claims the "direct to you" option does not guarantee direct delivery and may involve multiple stops or couriers working for other apps simultaneously. According to the complaint, customers pay $1–$5 extra under false pretenses of faster service. The lawsuit was filed by Hassan Wright in California's Northern District Court after he paid a priority fee but received late delivery due to additional stops. Uber reportedly acknowledged this issue without offering compensation or refunds. The case seeks class-action status for all U.S. and California consumers who have used the feature, demanding damages and changes to advertising language. This legal action follows increased regulatory scrutiny of food delivery apps over deceptive fees. DoorDash recently revised its fee structure in response.
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