N.J. Uncle Bob’s Self Storage Class Action Settlement

An $8 million settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit alleging consumers who rented self-storage units from Uncle Bob’s Self Storage locations in New Jersey were provided with documents that violate certain consumer protection laws.

If you rented a self-storage unit from Uncle Bob’s in New Jersey between Jan. 1, 2011 and March 9, 2016, or if you purchased property damage insurance offered by a New Jersey Uncle Bob’s store between Jan. 1, 2011 and Jan. 31, 2018, you may be entitled to payment from the Uncle Bob’s class action settlement.

Plaintiff Juan Castro alleges that he signed an Uncle Bob’s Rental Agreement to rent a self-storage unit in New Jersey and a Bader Personal Property Insurance Participation Form. Upon termination of his lease, Castro also signed a Notice to Vacate form, the Uncle Bob’s class action lawsuit says.

According to the Uncle Bob’s class action lawsuit, the Rental Agreement, the Insurance Participation Form, and the Notice to Vacate documents include provisions that violate the New Jersey Truth-in-Consumer Contract Warranty and Notice Act and the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act.

Castro claims that defendants Sovran Self Storage Inc. t/a Uncle Bob’s Self Storage, Sovran Acquisition LP and Uncle Bob’s Management LLC violated these New Jersey laws by allegedly engaging in the unlicensed sale of insurance. He also alleges that the defendants violated the state’s Consumer Fraud Act because the insurance program allegedly provided “phantom coverage” that did not cover property losses related to mold and mildew that Castro reportedly suffered during his lease.

The Uncle Bob’s class action lawsuit further claims that the defendants violated the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act by charging excessive premiums for property damage insurance.

The defendants deny the allegations but agreed to settle the Uncle Bob’s class action lawsuit to avoid the risk and expense of trial.

Class Members who would like to opt out of or object to the Uncle Bob’s Self Storage settlement must do so no later than May 21, 2018.

Who’s Eligible

You are a Class Member of the New Jersey Uncle Bob’s settlement if you fall into one of the following two categories:

• TCCWNA Class: Includes all natural persons who entered into Rental Agreements with the defendants in New Jersey between Jan. 1, 2011 and March 9, 2016.
• CFA Class: Includes all natural persons who purchased insurance coverage from Bader Company/PMAIC through the defendants in New Jersey between Jan. 1, 2011 and Jan. 31, 2018.

Potential Award

TCCWNA Class Members will receive an estimated payment of $43.97 for each self-storage rental transaction with the defendants.

CFA Class Members will receive a payment of approximately 33 percent of the total amount of premiums paid for the Bader insurance.

NOTE: If you qualify as a member of both Classes, you will receive both payments.

Proof of Purchase

N/A

FAQs

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS »

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

No Claim Form is required. Class Members have already been identified and will automatically receive payment if eligible.

Case Name

Juan Castro Jr. v. Sovran Self-Storage Inc. t/a Uncle Bob’s Self Storage, et al., Case No. 1:14-cv-06446-RBK-JS, in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey

Final Hearing

6/11/2018

UPDATE: The N.J. Uncle Bob’s Self Storage Class Action Settlement was granted final approval on June 12, 2018. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our  Facebook page.

Settlement Website

www.UncleBobsClassActionSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Uncle Bob’s Settlement
Kurtzman Carson Consultants
P.O. Box 404051
Louisville, KY 40233-4051
1-866-629-1055

Class Counsel

Michael A. Galpern
Andrew P. Bell
Charles N. Riley
James A. Barry
THE LOCKS LAW FIRM LLC

Defense Counsel

Steven P. Benenson
PORZIO BROMBERG & NEWMAN PC