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Shareholders sue Uber’s board over sexual assaults, other incidents
A shareholder lawsuit led by a Detroit pension fund accuses Uber's board and management of neglecting compliance. The suit alleges this oversight led to thousands of lawsuits involving sexual assault and harassment. The legal action claims noncompliance is part of the corporate culture.
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Shareholders filed a lawsuit alleging the board ignored safety and compliance warnings.
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Uber Shareholders Sue Board Over Compliance and Safety Failures
confidence 90%A shareholder lawsuit led by a Detroit pension fund accuses Uber's board and management of neglecting compliance. The suit alleges this oversight led to thousands of lawsuits involving sexual assault and harassment. The legal action claims noncompliance is part of the corporate culture.
What's confirmed:
- A Detroit pension fund is leading a shareholder lawsuit against Uber's board and management.
- The lawsuit alleges that the board and management cut compliance corners.
- The suit claims these compliance failures led to numerous lawsuits involving sexual assault and harassment.
- Uber is implementing stricter background checks for drivers after reports that the company approved drivers with violent felony convictions.
Still unconfirmed:
- The board ignored warnings regarding disability access claims.
- Uber faces over 3,500 U.S. lawsuits regarding safety and harassment.