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When 50 or more substantially similar arbitration demands are filed by related law firms within 180 days, the terms classify this as a Mass Action subject to a special procedural track including a Special Master, threshold dispute resolution, and grouping of demands into batches of up to 100 by state of residence. Either party may opt out of arbitration within 30 days if the Mass Action Waiver is found to have been violated.
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This provision establishes a specific procedural framework that applies when arbitration demands are classified as a Mass Action, introducing a Special Master, stayed proceedings, and batched arbitration groups. The 50-demand threshold and 180-day window create an operationally specific definition of mass arbitration that triggers distinct procedural consequences including potential opt-out rights for both parties.
Under this clause, users whose arbitration demands are filed as part of a Mass Action by a law firm may have their proceedings consolidated into groups of up to 100 and subject to threshold review by a Special Master before proceeding. If the Mass Action Waiver is found to have been violated, both the user and Uber have the right to opt out of arbitration within 30 days.
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"The parties agree that the definition of a 'Mass Action' includes, but is not limited to, instances in which you or Uber are represented by a law firm or collection of law firms that has filed 50 or more arbitration demands of a substantially similar nature against the other party within 180 days of the arbitration demand filed on your or Uber's behalf. After proceedings before the Special Master have concluded, to the extent any of the Mass Arbitration Demands are permitted to proceed, the parties shall organize the Mass Arbitration Demands into groups of no more than 100 demands per group by state of residence, and then alphabetically by last name.Excerpt from Uber's Terms of Use
REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Mass arbitration batching procedures have emerged as a response to coordinated mass arbitration filings and have been evaluated by courts under the FAA for consistency with arbitration agreement terms. The procedural complexity introduced by Special Masters and batching may interact with arbitration provider rules in ways that require review. The FTC has expressed interest in arbitration procedures that may limit consumer access to dispute resolution. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The Special Master procedure stays all processing of Mass Arbitration Demands pending threshold dispute resolution, which may significantly delay individual claimants' access to arbitration proceedings. Uber bears costs for Special Master proceedings per the terms. JURISDICTION FLAGS: The practical effect of the batching procedure on individual claimants' access to timely arbitration may be evaluated differently in jurisdictions with active consumer protection enforcement. California-specific arbitration under ADR Services, Inc. may interact with these batching procedures in ways requiring operational assessment. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Law firms representing multiple clients against Uber should assess whether coordinated filings will trigger the Mass Action classification and the procedural consequences including fee stays and Special Master review. The 50-demand threshold within 180 days is a specific operational tripwire that practice management systems should track. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Uber's operational and legal teams should maintain documented procedures for identifying Mass Action triggers, appointing Special Masters, and managing the batching and grouping process under this provision. The 14-day and 15-day procedural deadlines within the Mass Action process require active monitoring.
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This provision establishes a specific procedural framework that applies when arbitration demands are classified as a Mass Action, introducing a Special Master, stayed proceedings, and batched arbitration groups. The 50-demand threshold and 180-day window create an operationally specific definition of mass arbitration that triggers distinct procedural consequences including potential opt-out rights for both parties.
Under this clause, users whose arbitration demands are filed as part of a Mass Action by a law firm may have their proceedings consolidated into groups of up to 100 and subject to threshold review by a Special Master before proceeding. If the Mass Action Waiver is found to have been violated, both the user and Uber have the right …
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