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Thursday, March 28, 2024 | Back issues
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Uber stabbing dismissed

SEATTLE — A Washington federal judge dismissed a family’s wrongful death lawsuit against Uber after one of its drivers was stabbed to death by riders in a botched carjacking. Even if Uber provided the car to the driver, it does not constitute a work site that Uber retains control of, so it has no supervisory role over its drivers.

Read the ruling here.

Categories / Briefs, Business, Personal Injury

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