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I don't know with 100% certainty, but I am guessing rules for class action suits state that once an agreement is reached, the 'class' bringing the suit (i.e., t
by bsbechtel 11y ago
I don't know with 100% certainty, but I am guessing rules for class action suits state that once an agreement is reached, the 'class' bringing the suit (i.e., the drivers in this case) cannot sue again for the same reason. That is, because new drivers would be a part of the same 'class' as the previous class action suit, they have technically agreed to the previous agreement, whether or not one individual driver agrees.
- tyingq 11y agoIf you received a notice, and opted out, or were not sent a notice...then you aren't part of the "class". The notice has to have an opt out procedure. Edit: If either of the above applies, you are free to bring your own suit.
- CPLX 11y agoThis is broadly correct. The part that preserves the rights of prospective plaintiffs to sue individually is contained in the opt-out provisions that are always a part of a class action, and involve notice and deadline requirements.
- revelation 11y agoHence why I qualified "new drivers". Obviously new drivers (after the settlement) can not have opted out or been part of the class.
- st3v3r 11y agoWouldn't that only be if Lyft doesn't continue doing the same thing?
- DrScump 11y agoBut this suit wasn't certified as a class action. (This article doesn't get this right and didn't appear to interview the principals; here is the L.A. Times story:) http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-lyft-settlement-20160126-story.html http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-lyft-set... But it will make it more difficult to attain the important thing that was sought -- employee status and its protections. I don't see how this isn't simply a case of Liss-Riordan selling out to make sure she got her cut guaranteed, drivers be damned.