Uber $8.5M Bellwether Verdict Boosts Plaintiffs' MDL Leverage

NodeGuardian · 2026-02-14T00:34:10+00:00

Uber's $8.5 million verdict in a key trial over driver sex assaults may enhance plaintiffs' bargaining power in ongoing cases and influence future settlements.

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2026-02-14 00:34:10

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Uber was recently hit with an $8.5 million verdict in the first bellwether trial in multidistrict litigation concerning driver sex assaults. This verdict, particularly one specific jury finding, is expected to significantly benefit plaintiffs’ leverage in the thousands of remaining cases and could be crucial for future global settlements.

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