Avis Budget e-Toll related charge class action settlement

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Avis Budget Group agreed to pay $45 million to resolve claims it charged renters hidden fees for electronic toll payment services.

The settlement benefits individuals who rented an Avis or Budget vehicle and paid Avis, Budget or Highway Toll Administration — an electronic toll processing administrator — for the use of e-Toll services between April 1, 2007, and Dec. 31, 2015. For rental transactions originating in Florida, Texas, and Colorado the class period is March 2, 2009, to Dec. 31, 2015.

Avis Budget Group is a car rental company that operates Avis, Budget, Zipcar and other car rental brands around the globe.

This lawsuit is about certain fees and toll-related charges associated with the “e-Toll” electronic toll payment system available for use by Avis and Budget rental vehicle customers. The plaintiff alleges the defendants breached the ABG rental agreement or the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing by collecting these charges from customers in violation of the terms of the ABG rental agreement; violated the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act by failing to disclose these fees; and caused unjust enrichment in the defendants’ favor. The defendants deny all of the allegations in the litigation and believe the claims asserted against them are without merit.

Avis Budget hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to resolve these allegations with a $45 million class action settlement.

Under the terms of the settlement, class members can receive partial reimbursement of eligible e-Toll-related charges. This includes e-Toll convenience fees and toll differentials.

For each class member’s first and second rental transaction, the settlement provides 80% reimbursement for eligible e-Toll charges. For a class member’s third through seventh rental transaction, the settlement provides 65% reimbursement of eligible e-Toll charges. Payments may be reduced if class members were previously refunded by Avis Budget or paid by a third party through a central billing account.

Exact payments will vary depending on the number of rental transactions claimed by class members and the amount they paid in e-Toll charges for each transaction. According to the settlement, average settlement amounts are projected between $9.36 for one rental transaction and $46.07 for seven rental transactions.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Dec. 24, 2022. 

The final approval hearing for the Avis Budget toll fees settlement is scheduled for Feb. 23, 2023.

In order to receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by Feb. 28, 2023.

Who’s Eligible

Individuals who rented an Avis or Budget vehicle and paid Avis, Budget or HTA — an electronic toll processing administrator — for the use of e-Toll services between April 1, 2007, and Dec. 31, 2015. For rental transactions originating in Florida, Texas and Colorado, the class period is March 2, 2009, through Dec. 31, 2015.

Potential Award

Varies

Proof of Purchase

Proof of purchase not applicable

Claim Form

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

02/28/2023

Case Name

Final Hearing

02/23/2023

Settlement Website

EtollSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Avis Budget Group E-Toll Settlement
c/o Settlement Administrator
1650 Arch Street Suite 2210
Philadelphia, PA 19103
info@eTollSettlement.com
844-448-0078

Class Counsel

Joseph J. DePalma
LITE DEPALMA GREENBERG & AFANADOR LLC

Judith L. Spanier
ABBEY SPANIER LLP

Defense Counsel

Paul J. Halasz
Paul R. Marino
DAY PITNEY LLP