Court Blocks New Jersey Couple's Lawsuit Against Uber After Severe Crash

A New Jersey court ruled that a previous Uber Eats order agreement prevents the couple from suing over their accident injuries.

Georgia and John McGinty suffered significant injuries in a March 2022 Uber crash when their driver ran a red light.
The couple's lawsuit was dismissed due to an arbitration clause agreed upon during a prior Uber Eats order by their daughter.
The court upheld that the arbitration clause, accepted when their daughter ordered food using Georgia's phone, was valid and enforceable.
The McGintys expressed disappointment, citing the complexity and length of Uber's terms of service as barriers to understanding waived rights.
Their legal team plans to appeal the decision to the New Jersey Supreme Court, aiming to protect consumer rights against such clauses.