California voters will decide on dueling initiatives backed by Uber and trial attorneys in November
California voters will decide between two competing ballot initiatives in November, one backed by Uber that would require accident victims receive at least 75% of damages recovered, and another supported by trial attorneys with opposing provisions. The initiatives represent a significant clash between the rideshare industry and the legal community over liability standards and damage recovery in car accident cases.
Key Points
- Uber-sponsored initiative would mandate accident victims receive minimum 75% of total damages recovered
- Trial attorneys backing competing initiative oppose Uber's damage recovery standards
- Both initiatives qualified for California's November ballot as of June 17