In a major victory for Uber, a jury in a first-of-its-kind trial found that the ride-sharing giant is not legally responsible for a California woman’s 2016 sexual assault by an Uber driver, Isaiah Poritz reports.
The jury determined after two days of deliberation that Uber didn’t fail its legal duty to use the utmost caution in maintaining the safety of its passengers. The victim, proceeding in the case as Jessica C., claimed Uber was liable for her assault. Her attorneys of Taylor & Ring argued that Uber prioritized growth over passenger safety. Uber countered that it did a background check ...