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Litigation

Mar. 20, 2015

Taxi companies' lawsuit against Uber faces high hurdles, experts say

Taxi companies that sued Uber Technologies Inc. for unfair competition have a high bar to clear to prove their claims, attorneys say.


By Laura Hautala


Daily Journal Staff Writer


SAN FRANCISCO - Taxi companies that sued Uber Technologies Inc. for unfair competition have a high bar to clear to prove their claims, attorneys say. Filed in federal court, the lawsuit claims Uber drives customers away from cab companies with false advertising about how safe its services are.


"Although these false and misleading statements help Uber line its pockets, they also cause major finan...

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