The group is facing a second legal battle in a massive lawsuit. The issue revolves around its legal responsibility as a platform.
Uber is once again being judged in the United States in a case of sexual assault involving a driver, just weeks after an $8.5 million verdict in a similar case. This trial, taking place in North Carolina, is part of a set of over 3,300 federal complaints and could influence the overall outcome of this lawsuit.
The plaintiff accuses a driver of inappropriate behavior during a ride in 2019. Uber does not dispute the facts, but denies any legal responsibility, claiming its status as a technological platform and not a carrier, and emphasizing that its drivers are independent contractors. This defense line remains at the heart of the legal debates, with no unified stance at this point.
The previous trial had marked a turning point, with a jury recognizing Uber’s responsibility by considering the driver as an agent of the company. At the same time, the group is facing hundreds of similar cases, particularly in California. This new trial could have major consequences, both financially and in terms of the group’s reputation.
