Investigation of a class action lawsuit for illegal parking by mail

Parking illegally due to parking illegally: Who is affected?

Have you received a parking violation ticket in the mail from Metropolis, Professional Parking Management or McKinley Payments? You may be eligible to participate in a class action lawsuit alleging deceptive business practices.

Parking garages across the country are now adopting digital parking enforcement measures that include unattended parking spaces, camera surveillance and digital payments via an app.

While this may be convenient for some drivers, it poses a problem for others who have received false tickets in the mail for violations they did not commit. For example, they are charged for driving in and out of the parking garage without parking or for not being properly informed about the app payment system.

These parking enforcement practices may violate laws designed to protect consumers and ensure fair business practices.

The problem with digital parking garage surveillance

Companies like Metropolis, Professional Parking Management and McKinley Payments manage parking garages in unconventional ways:

• Open gates without security personnel: The garages remain open without people guarding the exits.
• Payment via app: Signs instruct drivers to pay for parking via an app.
• Camera surveillance: Cameras record vehicles entering and leaving the garage.
• Information on violations: If you drive off without paying through the app, the companies will check your vehicle’s registration and send you a “violation notice” or similar penalty in the mail.

This practice is not only unusual, but potentially unfair and illegal for several reasons, including:

1. Lack of consent: Leaving gates open and unattended does not indicate clear agreement by drivers to payment terms.
2. Inadequate notification: Signs may not contain sufficient or clear information about the requirement to pay through the app, which can lead to confusion and unintentional violations.
3. Violation of privacy: Accessing vehicle registration information to send violation notifications may constitute an invasion of privacy and misuse of personal data.
4. Unfair billing practices: Sending violation notices by mail without express consent or notification may be considered an unfair and deceptive billing practice that is illegal under federal and state consumer protection laws.

Drivers across the country have complained to the Better Business Bureau and state attorneys general about these practices. Last year, for example, more than 66 complaints were issued in the state of Tennessee alone for unjustified parking tickets in Metropolis.

Here you can see an example of what these tickets can look like.

Take part in a Parking tickets Investigation of a class action lawsuit

You may qualify to participate in this class action investigation if you:

1. You have received a parking violation notice in the mail from Metropolis, Professional Parking Management or McKinley Payments.
2. Parked in a garage operated by these companies with the doors open and unattended.
3. Was not clearly informed about the obligation to pay via app before receiving the fine notice.

Fill out the form on this page to see if you qualify for a free case evaluation.