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Virginia Joins 22-State Lawsuit Against Uber Over Deceptive Claims

12/16/2025

Summary

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Attorney General Jason Miyares (Virginia) announces that Virginia will join a multistate lawsuit against Uber over its Uber One subscription, alleging deceptive savings claims.
The lawsuit asserts Uber made cancellation excessively difficult, requiring users to navigate numerous screens and actions.
The case originated with the Federal Trade Commission and now includes 22 states, seeking restitution and penalties for consumer protection violations.
A trial is scheduled for February 2027 in California.

History

Historical Context

In 2021, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) began investigating Uber Technologies Inc. for deceptive practices, prompting 22 states, including Virginia, to join a lawsuit over misleading savings claims. This legal action reflects ongoing consumer protection concerns in the gig economy, particularly regarding transparency in subscription services, and may influence future regulations on tech companies' user agreements and pricing practices.

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Story summary

Attorney General Jason Miyares (Virginia) announces that Virginia will join a multistate lawsuit against Uber over its Uber One subscription, alleging deceptive savings claims.
The lawsuit asserts Uber made cancellation excessively difficult, requiring users to navigate numerous screens and actions.
The case originated with the Federal Trade Commission and now includes 22 states, seeking restitution and penalties for consumer protection violations.
A trial is scheduled for February 2027 in California.

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