Uber Tip-Skimming Allegations Could Spark National Class Action

Posted by timothy on Thursday August 29, 2013 @12:48AM from the whereas-the-current-taxi-cartels-are-just-groovy dept.

curtwoodward writes "Uber has just raised a monster investment round that valued the company at some $3.5 billion. And it looks like some of that cash will have to be earmarked for more legal expenses. The startup, which offers an easy-to-use mobile app for hailing "black car" sedans and other rides, is being sued in federal court over allegations that it's illegally skimming the tips paid to drivers. The lawsuit also claims that Uber is misclassifying its drivers as contractors, rather than employees. The upshot: If the federal judge certifies this as a national class action, Uber could be facing millions of dollars in potential damages. Oh, and the lawyer behind it? She's made a career out of suing companies for exactly these kind of violations."

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Re:How is that an "upshot"? by h4rr4r · 2013-08-29 01:09 · Score: -1, Flamebait

Thats the fucking point of class action lawsuits you ignorant cunt.
This prevents companies from stealing small amounts from lots of people as no one will ever be injured enough to sue. The alternative would be to greatly expand our government to police these offences, is that really what you want?