Lyft, Uber and California
U.S. Supreme Court Denies Uber, Lyft Bid to Avoid California Driver Suits
The justices turned away appeals by the two companies of a California state appeals court’s ruling that let the Democratic-led state’s attorney general and labor commissioner pursue claims that Uber and Lyft owe money to drivers who were misclassified as independent contractors rather than employees.
Supreme Court turns down challenge of California labor lawsuits by Uber, Lyft
The Supreme Court refuses to shield Uber and Lyft from California state labor lawsuits that seek back pay for tens of thousands of drivers.
Supreme Court denies Uber, Lyft appeal of California labor lawsuits
Uber and Lyft argued that lawsuits filed in 2020 by California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Labor Commissioner Lilia Garcia-Brower seeking back payments for withheld minimum wage, overtime and other benefits are invalid because the workers in question signed arbitration agreements with the companies.
Justices Skip Uber, Lyft Bid for California Arbitration Review
Uber Technologies Inc. and Lyft Inc. on Monday failed to secure US Supreme Court review of their challenges to California’s wage enforcement efforts on behalf of drivers who agreed to arbitrate any employment claims.
Supreme Court Says Uber and Lyft Will Face California Driver Suits
The high court said it would not hear the rideshare companies' bid to dismiss a lawsuit brought by the state on behalf of drivers misclassified as independent contractors.
US Supreme Court Rebuffs Uber, Lyft Bid to Avoid California Driver Suits
The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear a challenge by Uber and Lyft to lawsuits by the state of California on behalf of drivers who signed agreements to keep legal disputes with the ride-hailing companies out of court in a legal fight over their status as contractors.
California's 'Uber of weed' is shutting down, lays off 500 workers
California’s largest cannabis delivery company, which at one point was valued at $700 million and was dubbed the “Uber of weed,” is shutting down, according to a note from its CEO on Sunday. Eaze is ...
Your Next Uber Eats Order Could Have Risky Consequences
When John and Georgia McGinty hailed an Uber in March 2022, they never expected their driver to run a red light, crash into ...
Uber Eats driver offers woman ride, then gropes her and traps her in car, CA cops say
An Uber Eats driver is accused of groping a woman and not allowing her to leave his car after offering her a ride, California ...
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There’s one California for uber-rich drinkers & one California for less well-heeled imbibers
The uber-rich in California are different than you and I. Gov. Gavin Newsom has seen to that. Newsom, who has been known to ...
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Uber sexual assault cases
Following the consolidation of sexual assault lawsuits against Uber in a California federal court, the court dismisses the ...
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Drivers for Lyft and Uber Are Building a National Movement
From Chicago to San Jose, California, rideshare drivers are working together for higher pay, safer work and better jobs.
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SF-based “Uber of weed” delivery service to shut down: report
The company serves customers in Michigan and various cities throughout California. As of this report ... Founded in 2014 as ...
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US Supreme Court turns down challenge of California labor lawsuits by Uber and Lyft
The ride-hailing companies were asking the court to block California labor lawsuits that seek back pay for tens of thousands ...