Federal Judge Trims Some Claims in Uber Sexual Assault Lawsuits, but Core Allegations Remain
A judge tossed key claims in Uber’s sexual assault MDL—but the core allegation that the rideshare app hid known risks from users still has legal traction.
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A judge tossed key claims in Uber’s sexual assault MDL—but the core allegation that the rideshare app hid known risks from users still has legal traction.
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