November 25, 2024
An Illinois woman has added her case to the growing MDL against Uber, claiming she was sexually assaulted by a driver in Cook County in November 2022. The lawsuit alleges that Uber failed to implement adequate safety measures to protect passengers, as has been echoed in numerous similar cases within the litigation. Meanwhile, Uber continues to resist efforts to disclose internal documents. The company argues that such disclosures could harm its business operations and reveal privileged information.
November 12, 2024
Uber has moved to seal certain internal documents, claiming that disclosure would compromise its competitive position and reveal private, sensitive information. The company asserts that the materials include strategic business plans, privileged communications, and legal tactics, which, if exposed, could harm its interests. Uber is opposing public access, even in redacted form, emphasizing the distinction between proprietary data and content that may simply be embarrassing.
November 1, 2024
The Uber driver sexual assault MDL added 65 new cases since October, reaching a total of 1,411, slightly below September’s 83-case increase. Meanwhile, a comparable number of cases remain active in California state courts, as Uber’s California residency allows plaintiffs to file there. Attorneys have yet to reach a consensus on the most favorable venue, leading to continued filings in both state and federal jurisdictions.