The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that over 1,600 sexual assault cases against Uber will proceed before a San Francisco judge, impacting similar apps like Lyft. Uber’s attempt to block mass lawsuits through a user agreement clause was rejected, setting a legal precedent for app user agreements and collective lawsuits. The decision supports centralized litigation for efficiency, cost savings, and systemic change in the tech industry, potentially leading to enhanced safety measures for users and accountability for companies like Uber.
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High school football player dies from heatstroke: Family
A 16-year-old high school football player, Joshua Henderson, died in Tennessee after complications from a severe heat stroke. He collapsed during practice on July 6 and, despite fighting for his life in the hospital, succumbed to organ failure, leaving his family and the Bolton High School community heartbroken. Want More Context? 🔎
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