Ron Burgundy Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 By Dan Levine SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A key plaintiff in a driver class action against Uber said he does not support a proposed settlement in which thousands of drivers would receive up to $100 million, but remain independent contractors instead of employees. Uber and smaller rival, Lyft, are attempting to settle lawsuits by drivers who contend they should be classified as employees and therefore entitled to reimbursement for expenses, including gasoline and vehicle maintenance. In a court filing on Monday, plaintiff Douglas O'Connor said the deal "is not in my interest or in the interest of any Uber driver." The lawsuit had often been informally referred to among lawyers as the "O'Connor" case, and his opposition to the agreement could increase pressure on the San Francisco federal judge overseeing the deal to reject it. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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