Uber found liable for actions of driver who grabbed passenger's inner thigh
Summary
A jury in North Carolina found that Uber is responsible for a driver who touched a passenger inappropriately and asked to keep her with him. The jury awarded the passenger $5,000 in damages, marking one of several lawsuits against Uber for sexual assault by drivers.Key Facts
- A federal jury in Charlotte, North Carolina, ruled Uber liable for a driver's inappropriate touching of a passenger.
- The driver grabbed the passenger’s inner thigh and asked if he could "keep her" with him as she left the car.
- The jury awarded $5,000 in damages to the passenger.
- This case is one of several sexual assault lawsuits against Uber across the U.S.
- Uber drivers are classified as contractors, not employees, which has affected liability claims.
- A judge ruled Uber is a "common carrier" in North Carolina, meaning it is responsible for its drivers' conduct.
- Uber disagrees with the verdict and plans to appeal, saying the jury was wrongly instructed on liability.
- Previous cases show mixed results, including an $8.5 million award in Arizona and a not liable verdict in California.
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