Lyft NY AG Settlement
Checked October 14, 2026 against the official notice · Edited by Ferhat Abdullahoglu
Lyft drivers in New York who drove between October 11, 2015, and July 31, 2017, and had certain deductions may be owed money. Current Lyft drivers in New York will also receive new benefits like sick leave and minimum pay. Eligible drivers can file a claim to receive a payment from a $38 million settlement fund.
Who qualifies
- Between October 11, 2015 and July 31, 2017.
- In NY.
“You may be eligible for payments if you used the Lyft Driver app to provide rides in New York state between October 11, 2015, and July 31, 2017, and had deductions taken for New York sales tax and Black Car Fund fees.”From the court-approved notice
What you can get
These are the amounts the settlement publishes. Shares of a fund depend on how many people file: what pro rata means.
How to file
The claim deadline has passed. If you filed, payments follow the court's final approval.
Key dates
When settlements pay, and what can delay it.
Is this settlement legit?
Yes. It's a court-approved class action settlement, run by Rust Consulting, Inc.. The official site is lyftnyagsettlement.com. You never pay to file a claim. How to check a settlement notice.
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ClaimWell summarizes the official notice so it's easier to read. It isn't legal advice; the official settlement site is the authority on who qualifies and what each claim pays.