"Suit alleges Zipcar pulled fast ones with excessive fees" by Todd Wallack, Globe Staff | October 13, 2009
Zipcar Inc., the fast-growing Cambridge self-serve car rental company, has been sued for allegedly charging customers excessive or hidden fees....
The complaint is also a reminder that Zipcar, once a small local start-up, has become an international enterprise - big enough to attract a federal lawsuit by plaintiffs who seek to make it a class-action proceeding....
“It’s a backhanded compliment,’’ said John LaLiberte, an attorney with Boston law firm Sherin and Lodgen who is not involved in the litigation. The suit shows Zipcar “has made it,’’ he said....
Any improper fees could add up to millions of dollars in damages....
Yeah, RIPPING PEOPLE OFF means you have ARRIVED!!!
