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flag A California jury cleared Uber of liability in a 2016 sexual assault, saying its safety lapses didn’t cause the harm.

flag A California jury found Uber not liable for a 2016 sexual assault by a driver, ruling the company’s negligence in safety measures was not a substantial cause of the passenger’s harm. flag The verdict, from the first bellwether trial among hundreds of similar lawsuits, highlights the legal challenge of holding ride-sharing platforms responsible for crimes committed by independent contractors. flag While the jury acknowledged Uber’s safety shortcomings, it concluded the company’s actions did not directly lead to the assault. flag The case may influence future litigation as more claims continue in state and federal courts.

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