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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Vinay Patel

Read Before You Click 'Agree'! New Jersey Accident Victims Can't Sue Uber Due To UberEats Fine Print

A New Jersey couple is facing legal hurdles after being injured in an Uber accident. The couple's agreement to arbitration, made through their minor daughter's acceptance of Uber Eats terms of service, is preventing them from suing Uber. (Credit: Pexels)

A New Jersey court ruled that a married couple who were in a severe accident during an Uber ride cannot sue the company. This is because they, and their daughter agreed to arbitration when they accepted the terms of service for a separate service using Uber Eats.

John and Georgia McGinty were seriously injured in a car accident in March 2022. The accident occurred when their Uber driver sped through a red light and was hit by another car. The couple suffered "serious physical, psychological, and financial damages," according to a court filing.

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