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Consumers who paid a parking citation issued by Florida Parking Co. between April 30, 2022, and April 30, 2024, may qualify to receive a payment of $15.75 or $44 from a class action settlement.
UPP Global LLC, doing business as Florida Parking Co., has agreed to pay $650,000 to settle a class action lawsuit that alleged the company issued misleading parking citations in violation of Florida consumer debt collection law.
Who is eligible for a class action payout?
The settlement divides class members into two groups based on their parking payment history:
- Paid Parking Class Members: Individuals who paid to park in a lot operated by Florida Parking Co., received a parking citation, and paid the citation between April 30, 2022, and April 30, 2024.
- Unpaid Parking Class Members: Individuals who parked in a lot operated by Florida Parking Co., did not pay to park and received a citation, which was paid between April 30, 2022, and April 30, 2024.
According to the settlement agreement, there are approximately 8,850 paid parking class members and 14,573 unpaid parking class Members.
How much is the parking citation settlement payment?
- Paid Parking Class Members: Individuals who paid to park in a lot will receive approximately 70% of their citation payment, estimated at $44.
- The average citation payment was $63, $63 x 0.70 = $44.
- Unpaid Parking Class Members: Individuals who parked in a qualifying lot, but did not pay to park, will receive approximately 25% of their citation payment, estimated at $15.75.
- The average citation payment was $63, $63 x 0.25 = $15.75.
No claim form required to receive a payment
Eligible class members do not need to file a claim to receive their payment. The settlement administrator will automatically mail checks to the address on record.
Class members can update their mailing address online, using the Notice ID and Pin from the official settlement notice.
Is proof required?
The settlement administrator already has the necessary information to identify eligible class members. No additional documentation is required from class members to receive payment.
Payout options
Qualifying class members will receive a paper check mailed to the address on file with the Florida Parking Co.
$650,000 Florida parking citation settlement fund
The settlement fund of $650,000 includes:
- Payments to class members: $424,600
- Attorneys' fee and costs: $195,000
- Settlement administration costs: Estimated at $45,000
- Service award to class representative: $10,000
Important dates
- Opt-out deadline: Sept. 28, 2025
- Final fairness hearing: Oct. 13, 2025
When is the Florida Parking Co. class action settlement payout date?
Settlement checks will be mailed to eligible class members approximately 60 days after the court grants final approval of the settlement.
Why is there a class action settlement?
The class action lawsuit alleged that Florida Parking Co. issued parking citations containing misleading statements about the consequences of non-payment, such as affecting credit ratings, vehicle registration, license renewal, and the ability to rent a vehicle. The plaintiff also claimed that the use of terms like “Citation” and “fine” made the notices appear as if they were issued by a government entity.
UPP Global denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid further expense and the possibility of a trial.
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