Uber heads to 2nd driver sexual assault trial after $8.5M verdict
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Uber is facing a second federal jury trial over an alleged sexual assault by a driver in North Carolina. The case could shape the outcome of thousands of similar lawsuits against the ride-hailing giant, with Uber arguing it is not responsible for the actions of its independent contractor drivers.
Uber is set to face a second federal jury trial over an alleged sexual assault by a driver. The trial is expected to run for three weeks in Charlotte, North Carolina. The plaintiff alleges that in March 2019, her Uber driver grabbed her inner thigh and asked if he could 'keep it with him'. Uber does not dispute the incident occurred but argues it is not responsible for the actions of its drivers, whom it classifies as independent contractors. The company is facing over 3,300 similar cases consolidated in federal court. A recent $8.5 million verdict against Uber in Arizona may be an indication of broader legal challenges for the company.
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