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Uber found liable for driver's actions in passenger case
A jury has ruled that Uber is liable for the actions of a driver who inappropriately touched a passenger. The company plans to appeal the verdict. (sources: fortune, newser, cbsnews, ap)
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A federal jury awarded $5,000 to a passenger after finding Uber liable for a driver's inappropriate behavior. This case is part of a larger trend of sexual assault lawsuits against the company.
- The driver grabbed the passenger's inner thigh and made an inappropriate comment as she exited the vehicle.
- This case is the third trial in a series of sexual assault lawsuits against Uber.
- Uber intends to appeal the jury's verdict.
Why it matters
The verdict may have implications for Uber as it faces multiple sexual assault lawsuits across the country.
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fortuneUber hit with $5,000 jury verdict for driver’s creepy behavior; company vows to appealnewserVerdict Signals More Trouble Ahead for UbercbsnewsUber found liable for actions of driver who grabbed passenger's inner thighapFederal jury finds Uber liable for actions of driver who grabbed passenger’s inner thigh