Service Spot $500,000 Settlement ParkOn.com and CheapAirportParking.org Charged Hidden Fees, Here’s How to Get Your Money Back

Service Spot LLC and TripGate LLC agreed to pay $500,000 to settle a class action lawsuit claiming they failed to properly disclose mandatory reservation fees for online parking bookings, violating California’s Honest Pricing Law. California residents who booked parking on ParkOn.com or CheapAirportParking.org between July 1, 2024, and June 9, 2025, and paid a mandatory reservation fee may qualify for a cash payment. The claim deadline is December 17, 2026.

Quick Facts

Field	Detail
Settlement Amount	$500,000
Claim Deadline	December 17, 2026
Who Qualifies	California residents who booked on ParkOn.com or CheapAirportParking.org and paid a reservation fee between July 1, 2024 – June 9, 2025
Payout Per Person	Pro-rata (based on fees paid and total valid claims)
Proof Required	No
Settlement Status	Preliminarily approved
Administrator	Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 2110, Portland, OR 97208-2110
Phone	1-877-239-2387
Official Website	servicespotsettlement.com

Where Things Stand Right Now

• Judge Thomas J. Rebull of the 11th Judicial Circuit in Miami-Dade County, Florida, is overseeing the case, Jasher et al. v. Service Spot, LLC, et al., Case No. 2025-017619-CA-01.
• The settlement has received preliminary approval. Final approval is required before payments go out.
• The opt-out and objection deadlines are both May 4, 2026 — well before the claim filing deadline.

How a “Taxes & Fees” Tab Became a Lawsuit

Bursor & Fisher filed the case on behalf of California residents, accusing Service Spot and TripGate of hiding mandatory reservation fees on ParkOn.com and CheapAirportParking.org by presenting them as government-imposed charges buried inside a “Taxes & Fees” tab at checkout. Shoppers thought they were paying government taxes. They were actually paying a mandatory company fee that should have been included in the advertised price from the start.

California’s Honest Pricing Law, SB 478, requires businesses to include all mandatory charges in the price they display — not reveal them step by step at checkout. The law simply requires that the price a consumer sees be the price they actually pay. Service Spot and TripGate’s checkout design, the lawsuit alleged, did exactly what the law was written to stop.

Both companies denied any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the costs and uncertainties of continuing litigation. As part of the deal, they also agreed to clearly disclose reservation fees in the future, unless the law changes.

Do You Qualify?

You are included if you are or were a California resident who made a booking on ParkOn.com or CheapAirportParking.org between July 1, 2024, and June 9, 2025, and paid a mandatory reservation fee in connection with that booking.

You may also qualify if:

• You booked airport parking on either site and only saw the reservation fee added at checkout under “Taxes & Fees”
• You paid the fee but were never clearly told upfront it was a mandatory company charge
• You live outside California now but were a California resident at the time of booking

You do not need to produce a receipt or booking confirmation. The administrator calculates your share using the fee amounts tied to your booking.

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How Much You Can Expect to Receive

Your payment is pro-rata. The administrator starts with the $500,000 fund, deducts attorneys’ fees, service awards, and administration costs, then divides what remains among valid claimants based on the total reservation fees each person paid during the class period.

Two class representatives, Shamar Jasher and Jackie Mutschler, may each receive a $5,000 service award from the fund for bringing the case. Attorneys’ fees and administration costs will also come out before the remainder is split among claimants.

The final individual payout depends entirely on how many people file valid claims and how much in reservation fees each person paid. The more you paid in fees during the class period, the larger your proportional share. No fixed per-person amount has been announced.

How to File Before the December 17, 2026, Deadline

Step 1 — Go to the official settlement website at servicespotsettlement.com

Step 2 — Click the claim form link and enter your name, address, and contact information

Step 3 — Confirm your booking details from ParkOn.com or CheapAirportParking.org during the qualifying period

Step 4 — Submit the online form directly through the website

Step 5 — Prefer paper? Download and print the PDF claim form, complete it, and mail it to: Service Spot Settlement, Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 2110, Portland, OR 97208-2110. It must be postmarked by December 17, 2026.

Step 6 — Save your confirmation number or mailing receipt as proof of submission

Estimated time to complete: 5–10 minutes

Key Dates

Milestone	Date
Law Suit Filed	September 8, 2025
Class Period Start	July 1, 2024
Class Period End	June 9, 2025
Preliminary Approval Granted	Early 2026 (exact date TBD)
Opt-Out Deadline	May 4, 2026
Objection Deadline	May 4, 2026
Claim Filing Deadline	December 17, 2026
Final Approval Hearing	TBD
Expected Payment Date	TBD — after final approval

Questions People Are Asking About This Settlement

I booked on ParkOn.com. How do I know if I paid a reservation fee?

 Check your original booking confirmation email. If you see a line item described as a “Reservation Fee,” “Service Fee,” or similar charge grouped under “Taxes & Fees,” that is the fee at issue. Most bookings through ParkOn.com and CheapAirportParking.org during the class period included this charge.

Do I need a lawyer to file a claim?

 No. This is a simple online or mail-in process. You enter your details, confirm your booking history, and submit. No attorney is required at any point to receive a payment from this settlement.

Is this a legitimate settlement or a scam? 

It is legitimate. The case, Jasher et al. v. Service Spot, LLC, Case No. 2025-017619-CA-01, is being supervised by Judge Thomas J. Rebull of the 11th Judicial Circuit in Miami-Dade County. The settlement website at servicespotsettlement.com is the court-authorized claim portal.

When will I actually get paid? 

Payments go out only after the court grants final approval and any appeal period ends. The final approval hearing date is TBD. Check servicespotsettlement.com for updates or call 1-877-239-2387.

What if I want to opt out and keep my right to sue separately?

 You must submit a request for exclusion postmarked no later than May 4, 2026, either through the online exclusion form on the settlement website or by mailing a written letter to the settlement administrator. If you opt out, you receive no payment but keep the right to pursue your own claim.

What if I miss the December 17, 2026, deadline? 

You will generally lose your right to a payment from this settlement. Contact the administrator at 1-877-239-2387 before that date if you have any trouble accessing or submitting the form.

Will I owe taxes on this payment?

 Payments tied to consumer restitution are sometimes taxable, depending on the amount and your individual circumstances. If your payment is substantial, consult a tax professional. The administrator will issue appropriate tax documents if required.

What does “pro-rata” mean for my payment?

 It means the net settlement fund gets divided proportionally among all valid claimants based on how much each person paid in reservation fees. The administrator calculates everyone’s share at once after the claim deadline passes — no one receives a fixed dollar amount in advance.

Sources & References

• Official Settlement Website — servicespotsettlement.com

Last Updated: March 27, 2026

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Legal claims and outcomes depend on specific facts and applicable law. For advice regarding a particular situation, consult a qualified attorney.