Uber Technologies Inc. recently filed a lawsuit against a group of lawyers, healthcare providers and carpooling drivers in Florida, accusing them of conspiring to fabricate fake car accidents, forge injury claims and defraud huge compensation by taking advantage of the state’s insurance policies. Uber said that the gang bribed drivers to cause accidents and arranged false medical procedures between 2023 and 2024, causing the company to bear millions of dollars in legal fees and settlement payments. This is Uber’s second lawsuit against insurance fraud this year. Previously, the company had taken legal action against a similar gang in New York.
Uber said that such fraud has pushed up insurance costs, which are eventually passed on to consumers, leading to a slowdown in the growth of the carpooling business. To combat such activities, Uber not only initiated lawsuits but also invested millions of dollars in promoting insurance policy reforms and launched advertising campaigns calling for legislative adjustments. The company emphasizes that protecting consumers is its top priority and will continue to take legal measures to curb fraud.
The case, titled “Uber v. South Florida Legal Group et al.”, has been submitted to the Federal Court for the Southern District of Florida. The defendant has not responded to this yet. Uber said that the relevant investigation is still ongoing and further actions may be taken in the future.
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