Frequently Asked Questions
- Why was a notice issued?
- What is a class action?
- What is this lawsuit about?
- Why is there a Settlement?
- How do I know if I am in the Settlement Class?
- What does the Settlement provide?
- How much will my payment be?
- When will I get my payment?
- How do I get a payment?
- What am I giving up if I stay in the Settlement Class?
- Do I have a lawyer in this case?
- How will the lawyers be paid?
- How do I get out of the Settlement?
- If I don’t exclude myself, can I sue the Defendant for the same thing later?
- If I exclude myself, can I get anything from this Settlement?
- How do I object to the Settlement?
- What’s the difference between objecting and excluding myself from the Settlement?
- When and where will the Court decide whether to approve the Settlement?
- Do I have to come to the hearing?
- May I speak at the hearing?
- Where do I get more information?
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Why was a notice issued?
A Court authorized a notice to be sent to the class because you have a right to know about a proposed Settlement of this class action lawsuit and about all your options, before the Court decides whether to give final approval to the Settlement. The Notice explains the lawsuit, the Settlement, and your legal rights.
The Honorable Judge David B. Atkins, of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, is overseeing this case. The case is called Marcotte v. CAVU eCommerce (AMER) LLC, Case No. 2025CH06466. The person who sued is called the Plaintiff. The Defendant is CAVU eCommerce (AMER) LLC.
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What is a class action?
In a class action, one or more people called class representatives (in this case, Shayla Marcotte) sue on behalf of a group or a “class” of people who have similar claims. In a class action, the court resolves the issues for all class members, except for those who exclude themselves from the Class.
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What is this lawsuit about?
This lawsuit claims that Defendant failed to properly disclose a mandatory “Service Charge” for online bookings on Airportparkingreservations.com and/or Airportparking.com, in alleged violation of California’s Honest Pricing Law, Cal. Civ. Code § 1770(a)(29)(A). The Defendant denies it violated any law. The Court has not determined who is right. Rather, the Parties have agreed to settle the lawsuit to avoid the uncertainties and expenses associated with ongoing litigation.
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Why is there a Settlement?
The Court has not decided whether the Plaintiff or the Defendant should win this case. Instead, both sides agreed to a Settlement. That way, they avoid the uncertainties and expenses associated with ongoing litigation, and Settlement Class Members will get compensation sooner rather than later, if at all, after the completion of a trial.
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How do I know if I am in the Settlement Class?
The Court decided that everyone who fits the following description is a member of the Settlement Class:
All California residents who made a reservation through airportparkingreservations.com or airportparking.com and paid a mandatory “Service Charge” at checkout from July 1, 2024, to March 10, 2025.
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What does the settlement provide?
Monetary Relief. A Settlement Fund has been created totaling $425,000.00. Class Member payments, and the cost to administer the Settlement, the cost to inform people about the Settlement, attorneys’ fees (inclusive of litigation costs), and an award to the Class Representative will also come out of this fund (see FAQ 12).
Prospective Relief. Additionally, as part of the Settlement, Defendant has represented that it will clearly and conspicuously disclose Service Charges to the consumer with the advertised price presented to a consumer in the first instance, unless and until California’s Honest Pricing Law, Cal. Civ. Code § 1770(a)(29)(A), is amended, repealed, or otherwise invalidated.
A detailed description of the settlement benefits can be found in the Settlement Agreement, a copy of which is accessible by clicking here.
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How much will my payment be?
To receive a pro rata share of the Settlement, which will be based on the total amount of processing fees you paid, you must submit a timely and complete Claim Form no later than January 15, 2026. You will be able to file a claim after the Notice is sent to Class Members. Your payment will be paid by PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, or check, at your election. Claim Forms must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. CT on January 15, 2026, or postmarked and mailed by January 15, 2026.
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When will I get my payment?
As of February 12, 2026, check and digital payments have been sent out to eligible Class Members who submitted a valid claim. Check payments are valid for 180 days.
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How do I get payment?
As of February 12, 2026, check and digital payments have been sent out to eligible Class Members who submitted a valid claim. Check payments are valid for 180 days.
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What am I giving up if I stay in the Settlement Class?
If the Settlement becomes final, you will give up your right to sue the Defendant and other Released Parties for the claims being resolved by this Settlement. The specific claims you are giving up against the Defendant are described in the Settlement Agreement. You will be “releasing” the Defendant and certain of its affiliates, employees and representatives as described in Section 1.30 of the Settlement Agreement. Unless you exclude yourself (see FAQ 13), you are “releasing” the claims, regardless of whether you claim your electronic payment or not. The Settlement Agreement is available to view or download here.
The Settlement Agreement describes the released claims with specific descriptions, so read it carefully. If you have any questions you can talk to the lawyers listed in FAQ 11 for free or you can, of course, talk to your own lawyer if you have questions about what this means.
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Do I have a lawyer in this case?
The Court has appointed Philip L. Fraietta of Bursor & Fisher, P.A. to be the attorney representing the Settlement Class. He is called “Class Counsel.” He believes, after conducting an extensive investigation, that the Settlement Agreement is fair, reasonable, and in the best interests of the Settlement Class. You will not be charged for this lawyer. If you want to be represented by your own lawyer in this case, you may hire one at your expense.
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How will the lawyers be paid?
The Defendant has agreed that Class Counsel’s attorneys’ fees and costs may be paid out of the Settlement Fund in an amount to be determined by the Court. The fee petition will seek no more than 35% of the Settlement Fund, inclusive of reimbursement of costs and expenses; the Court may award less than this amount. Under the Settlement Agreement, any amount awarded to Class Counsel will be paid out of the Settlement Fund.
Subject to approval by the Court, the Defendant has agreed that the Class Representative may be paid a service award of $5,000 from the Settlement Fund for her services in helping to bring and resolve this case.
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How do I get out of the Settlement?
The deadline to request exclusion from this Settlement has passed on November 7, 2025.
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If I don’t exclude myself, can I sue the Defendant for the same thing later?
No. Unless you exclude yourself, you give up any right to sue the Defendant for the claims being resolved by this Settlement.
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If I exclude myself, can I get anything from this settlement?
No. If you exclude yourself, you will not receive any payment from the Settlement Fund.
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How do I object to the Settlement?
The deadline to object to this Settlement passed on November 7, 2025.
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What’s the difference between objecting and excluding myself from the Settlement?
Objecting simply means telling the Court that you don’t like something about the Settlement. You can object only if you stay in the Settlement Class. Excluding yourself from the Settlement Class is telling the Court that you don’t want to be part of the Settlement Class. If you exclude yourself, you have no basis to object because the case no longer affects you.
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When and where will the Court decide whether to approve the Settlement?
The Court granted final approval on December 1, 2025. As of February 12, 2026, check and digital payments have been sent out to eligible Class Member who submitted a valid claim. Check payments are valid for 180 days.
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Do I have to come to the hearing?
No. Class Counsel will answer any questions the Court may have. But you are welcome to come at your own expense. If you send an objection or comment, you don’t have to come to Court to talk about it. If you filed and mailed your written objection on time, the Court will consider it. You may also pay another lawyer to attend, but it’s not required.
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May I speak at the hearing?
The Court granted final approval on December 1, 2025. As of February 12, 2026, check and digital payments have been sent out to eligible Class Member who submitted a valid claim. Check payments are valid for 180 days.
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Where do I get more information?
This website summarizes the Settlement. More details are in the Settlement Agreement. You can get a copy of the Settlement Agreement here. You may also write with questions to CAVU Service Charge Settlement, P.O. Box 3486, Portland, OR 97208-3486. You can call the Settlement Administrator at (888) 887-5409 or Class Counsel at (646) 837-7150, if you have any questions. Before doing so, however, please read this full Notice carefully. You may also find additional information elsewhere on this website.
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