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Key Engineer in Uber, Google Self-Driving Suit Part of New Trucking Startup

One of the most controversial figures in the self-driving technology space is back. Anthony Levandowski, the former Google engineer and key character behind the tech giant’s lawsuit against Uber, reemerged with a new trucking startup on Tuesday called Pronto.ai. The …

Uber’s ‘Don’t Blame Us’ for Driver Assaults Under Fire Again

A judge refused to let Uber Technologies Inc. off the hook over a high school student’s claims that her driver made lewd comments to her – marking another rejection of the company’s argument that it isn’t responsible for drivers’ actions. …

Uber to Pay $245M to Settle Waymo’s Allegations of Trade Secrets Theft

Uber is paying $245 million to Google’s self-driving car spinoff to end a legal brawl that aired out allegations of a sinister scheme that tore apart the once-friendly companies. The surprise settlement announced Friday came as lawyers for Uber and …

Ridesharing Firm Uber Says New Insurance Policy Covers ‘App Gap’

Ridesharing company Uber on Friday said it has new insurance to cover a gap between personal and commercial policies when drivers are using the app-based ridesharing service, while the company’s CEO said the San Franciscso-based firm is also working with …

Uber Sued for Wrongful Death of San Francisco Girl

The family of a girl killed while in a San Francisco, Calif., crosswalk on New Year’s Eve is suing the Internet ride-service company Uber. Attorney Christopher Dolan is filing a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of the family of Sofia …