Right Way $300K Repossession Class Action Settlement

If you had your vehicle repossessed by Right Way Sales and Leasing (operated by ABQ, Inc., FJS, LLC, or U Drive Acceptance Corp, Inc.) and received a notice from them starting December 8, 2016, you may be eligible to receive a cash payment of approximately $329.73 from a class action settlement.

Right Way Sales and Leasing, through its operators ABQ, Inc., FJS, LLC, and U Drive Acceptance Corp, Inc., has agreed to pay $300,000 to settle a class action lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges that the company sent unlawful notices to consumers after repossessing vehicles, in violation of the law.

Who is eligible for a settlement payout?

Class members meet the following criteria

• You owned a vehicle that was subject to a secured loan with Right Way Sales and Leasing (ABQ, Inc., FJS, LLC, or U Drive Acceptance Corp, Inc.).
• Your vehicle was repossessed by Right Way on or after December 8, 2016.
• You received a repossession notice from Right Way Sales and Leasing after your vehicle was repossessed.

How much is the repossession class action payment?

• Pro Rata Cash Payment: Each class member will receive a payment estimated at $329.73. Final amount to be determined by court approval.
• Debt Forgiveness: Right Way will forgive all class member outstanding debts and request credit agencies remove or update credit reporting information accordingly.

No claim form required

• Class members do not need to file a claim to receive a settlement payment.
• You can update your address information on the settlement website using the Notice Id and Pin from the settlement notice.
• If your name has changed, a marriage license, divorce decree, or court order must be provided to the settlement administrator.
• For deceased class members, representatives must provide a a death certificate and documentation showing the new payee as legal beneficiary.

Settlement Administrator email address: info@salazarvabqsettlement.com

Settlement Administrator address: Salazar v Right Wing Sales, c/o ALCS P.O. Box 23668, Jacksonville, FL 32241

Payout options

• Payments will be made by check mailed to the address on file for each class member.

$300,000 Million class action settlement fund

Settlement fund breakdown:

• Administration costs: $16,942

• Attorneys’ fees: $60,000
• Attorneys' litigation costs: $2,408.17
• Service award to lead plaintiff: $5,000
• Payments to class members: $215,649.83

Important dates

• Exclusion/Opt Out Deadline: June 16, 2025
• Final Fairness Hearing: June 26, 2025

When is the Right Way class action lawsuit payout date?

The final hearing is scheduled to take place on June 26, 2025. Payments will be issued to class members after the court grants the settlement final approval.

Why was there a class action lawsuit and settlement?

This class action lawsuit was filed because Right Way Sales and Leasing allegedly sent notices to consumers after repossessing vehicles that did not comply with legal requirements. The defendants deny any wrongdoing. After four years of litigation, the parties agreed to settle to avoid the expense of further litigation and a possible trial.

Sources

1. Official Settlement Notice
2. Official Settlement Website FAQ Page