Judge rules UPS Store franchise may face trial over alleged notary overcharges

1Camden, NJ – A federal judge has ruled that a Hamilton Township UPS Store could face trial over claims it overcharged customers for notary services, rejecting a motion by the new franchise owner to dismiss the case on summary judgment.

Chief U.S. District Judge Renée Marie Bumb held that sufficient evidence exists for a jury to decide whether Hamilton Pack N Ship LLC, which took over the store in 2021, is a “mere continuation” of its predecessor, RK & SP Services LLC, and could therefore be held liable under New Jersey’s successor liability law.

The ruling stems from a class action led by Barbara McLaren, who alleges she and other customers were charged more than state law allows for notarizing documents at the Hamilton Square UPS Store.

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