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Two toll companies agreed to a $2.5 million settlement to resolve class action lawsuit claims they unfairly charged fees on unpaid tolls for the RiverLink toll bridges in Indiana and Kentucky.
The settlement benefits individuals who paid fees or penalties on tolls related to use of the RiverLink toll bridges and were not refunded before Feb. 7, 2022. Eligible fees would have been assessed after Class Members failed to pay a first toll notice, second toll notice, and/or violation notice that was not printed and mailed.
RiverLink toll bridges allow traffic to cross the Ohio River between Louisville, Kentucky, and southern Indiana. Three bridges connect the two states, allowing drivers to cross the river in exchange for a toll.
According to a class action lawsuit, RiverLink operators Kapsch TrafficCom USA Inc. and Gila Inc. violate the law by charging late fees on unpaid tolls after only 29 days or fewer. Plaintiffs in the case say the RiverLink business terms are supposed to allow 35 days for payment — five days for invoice generation and mailing and 30 days for a customer to make payments.
As a result of this failure, drivers were allegedly charged unfair late fees on unpaid tolls before their payments should have been considered late.
“Defendants have inappropriately charged motorists penalties as part of a scheme with the intent to defraud and mislead,” the RiverLink class action lawsuit contends.
Kapsch and Gila haven’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to settle these claims with a $2.5 million settlement deal.
Under the settlement terms, Class Members will receive a cash payment. This payment will vary depending on the amount each Class Member paid in toll fees. Class Members who paid more in toll fees will be allotted a larger share of the settlement fund. No payment estimates are available on the settlement website.
Both defendants also agreed to make changes to their toll fee processes to avoid future unfair fees. This serves as injunctive relief in the settlement deal.
The deadline for exclusion and objection is May 23, 2022.
The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for June 22, 2022.
Class Members do not have to file a claim form in order to benefit from the settlement. They will automatically receive payments without needing to take any action.
However, Class Members may elect to receive their payment through PayPal or Zelle by submitting a request through the settlement website.
Who’s Eligible
The settlement benefits individuals who paid fees or penalties on tolls related to use of the RiverLink toll bridges and were not refunded before Feb. 7, 2022. Eligible fees would have been assessed after Class Members failed to pay a first toll notice, second toll notice, and/or violation notice that was not printed and mailed.
Potential Award
Varies
Proof of Purchase
No proof of purchase applicable.
Payment Selection
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.
Exclusion or Objection Deadline
05/23/2022
Case Name
Outzen et al. v. Kapsch TrafficCom USA Inc. et al., Case No. 1:20-cv-01286-TWP-MJD, in the U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana Indianapolis Division
Final Hearing
06/22/2022
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
Riverlink Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 43518
Providence, RI 02940-3518
855-909-0735
Class Counsel
William Winingham
Jon Noyes
WILSON KEHOE & WININGHAM LLC
Jacob Cox
COX LAW OFFICE
Defense Counsel
Gregg Bott
General Counsel
GILA LLC
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29 thoughts onRiverLink Unpaid Toll Fees $2.5M Class Action Settlement
Add me please I’ve lived in Cincinnati Ohio my whole life and I have traveled that bridge my entire life basically and I have never been paid a cent back nor have I received a claim number to be compensated. Thank you
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I have lived at the same address for 6 years and never received a bill. In 2018, I tried to renew my tags and was unable to until I paid the riverlink bill. I crossed the toll bridges numerous times, but nowhere close to the $1500 that they charged me for. But that was because they gave me $29 late fees for each time I crossed. I don’t make very good money and had to quit driving for a long time because of it. Even though I have talked to river link numerous times I still don’t receive any bill from them. But my license address hasn’t changed since this started. That company is a total scam and it really made my life complicated in many ways.
ADD ME!! WE PAID ALOT OF FEES THAT WAS UNNESSESARY
I definitely would like to be added, my debit card expired and I owed $1.. but turned into $500..add me
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Would like to be added to this, I commute daily From Louisville, Kentucky to Jeffersonville, Indiana and it’s a pain with charges.. How do I get justice when I haven’t received a claim number and I have not been compensated before 02-07-2022.
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