Shareholders file a lawsuit against Uber’s board and leadership, alleging that inadequate oversight and compliance failures contribute to harm and legal exposure for the company. The case, described as led by a Detroit pension fund, targets board members and executives, including CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, and claims directors and management “cut compliance corners.” The plaintiffs allege the board ignored or failed to act on warnings related to sexual assault and harassment complaints involving drivers and risks to passengers.
According to accounts of the complaint, the alleged failures also extend beyond sexual misconduct. The lawsuit references additional service and conduct issues, including allegations involving disabled passenger service and billing practices described as deceptive. The plaintiffs argue these matters have driven extensive litigation and damaging reputational consequences.
Uber disputes the allegations, characterizing parts of the claims as misleading narratives. The company’s response indicates it denies wrongdoing and challenges the basis for the lawsuit’s factual assertions. The dispute centers on whether the board’s oversight and compliance efforts were sufficient in addressing prior complaints and other alleged problems.
