Uber in Dare to Judge Says It’s Ready to Ditch Driver Deal
- Company may have upper hand with appeals court leaning its way
- Impasse over December ruling puts $100 million accord at risk
Political Hurdles Ahead for Portable Benefits
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Uber Technologies Inc.’s message to the judge who must approve its $100 million settlement with drivers is clear: take it or leave it.
In an escalating game of courtroom brinkmanship, Uber has hit what may be an impasse with U.S. District Judge Edward Chen over its demand that, as part of the deal, he erase his own order intended to protect the ride-hailing company’s drivers.