Why Uber's MDL Consolidation Fight at 9th Circuit May Be One to Watch
A holding that nonconsolidation clauses are enforceable in the multidistrict litigation context could lead more companies to include such provisions in their contracts, said Lindsay Nako, executive director of Impact Fund.
October 09, 2024 at 12:44 PM
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Contractual DisputesUber told a U.S. appeals court Tuesday that a "nonconsolidation clause" in the rideshare company's terms of use prevents sexual-assault claims against it from being centralized under one federal judge in Northern California—a novel position some worry could lead to overwhelmed dockets if accepted.
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