Violation Tracker Individual Record
Company:
Uber Technologies
Current Parent Company:
Uber Technologies
Penalty:
$7,500,000
Year:
2018
Date:
May 11, 2018
Offense Group:
employment-related offenses
Primary Offense:
employment screening violation
Secondary Offense:
Fair Credit Reporting Act violation
Violation Description:
Uber agreed to pay $7.5 million to settle allegations that it improperly obtain consumer background reports on prospective drivers without their permission.
Level of Government:
federal
Action Type:
private litigation
Court:
Northern District of California
Civil or Criminal Case:
civil
Case ID:
3:14-cv-5200
Case Name:
In re Uber FCRA Litigation
Private Lawsuit Resolution Type:
settlement
HQ Country of Parent:
USA
HQ State of Parent:
California
Ownership Structure of Parent:
publicly traded
Major Industry of Parent:
miscellaneous services
Specific Industry of Parent:
transportation services
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Parent company note:
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