Uber ordered to pay $8.5 million to passenger who accused a driver of rape

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By Mariella MoonFeb 6, 2026, 9:18 am95 pts
Uber must pay a passenger who accused one of its drivers of rape $8.5 million, a federal jury in Phoenix has ordered. The jury found Uber liable for its driver’s misconduct, determining that the driver was an agent of the company. Part of Uber’s defense was that it’s not responsible for what its drivers…

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