Uber

Uber Agrees to $178 Million Settlement, Resolving Lawsuit with Australian Taxi Drivers

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SYDNEY, Australia – Uber has agreed to pay $178 million to settle a lawsuit with Australian taxi drivers, according to a law firm involved in the case. The plaintiffs, including the New South Wales Taxi Council and the Victorian Taxi Families group, accused Uber of operating illegally and causing a decline in the value of their taxi licenses. The settlement, believed to be one of the largest in Australian legal history, ends a class action that was brought against Uber in 2017. Uber will pay a total of AU$138 million ($103 million) to the taxi … Read more

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

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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

Taxi Industry Fights Back: Lawsuit Alleges Uber Manipulated City Regulations in New Orleans

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NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana – Uber Technologies, the ride-hail giant that arrived in New Orleans a decade ago, found a loyal defender in the city’s long-time law firm, Sher Garner. Facing potential fines of up to $35 million for numerous code violations, Uber turned to the law firm for help. The violations included failures to comply with local regulations for driver background checks and vehicle inspections, as reported by the Department of Safety and Permits. In 2018, lawyers representing Uber and its subsidiary, Rasier LLC, engaged in settlement talks with top officials in Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s … Read more