Growing Number of Sexual Assault Lawsuits Filed Against Uber Spark New MDL with Over 200 Plaintiffs

Uber has become a dominant force in the transportation industry, replacing traditional taxis in many parts of the country. However, the company has faced a wave of allegations and civil lawsuits from passengers accusing Uber drivers of sexually assaulting them. These lawsuits argue that Uber should be held responsible for the assaults due to its negligent screening practices. In recent developments, a significant number of sexual assault lawsuits with similar claims have been consolidated into a new class action lawsuit against Uber, known as the In re: Uber Technologies Inc., Passenger Sexual Assault Litigation. This … Read more

Increasing Number of Lawsuits Filed Against Onewheel Electric Skateboard for Sudden Stop Defect, Leading to Serious Injuries

Baltimore, MD – Future Motion Inc, the maker of the Onewheel electric skateboard product, is facing a growing number of product liability lawsuits due to defects that cause the skateboard to suddenly stop and throw riders off, resulting in serious injuries. Riders injured by this defect are now filing lawsuits against the company, and these cases are likely to be consolidated into a class action MDL soon. The Onewheel is a self-balancing, one-wheeled transportation device powered by a battery. It is controlled and monitored by an app installed on users’ smartphones. Riders control their speed … Read more