Uber Technologies filed a lawsuit against two Los Angeles law firms and a spinal surgeon for allegedly conspiring to inflate medical claims against the company. The lawsuit is based on the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, typically used to combat organized crime. Uber claims significant legal fees and settlements resulted from the alleged scheme, increasing costs for riders and drivers. The lawsuit alleges the involved firms target companies with high coverage limits to secure large settlements, charging high contingency fees.
Uber Technologies initiated a lawsuit against two Los Angeles law firms and a spinal surgeon, claiming they conspired to inflate medical claims through fabricated injuries and unnecessary surgeries.
The company alleges the law firms target companies with higher coverage limits to extract larger settlements, routinely charging contingency fees of 45% or more.
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