I don't see how Uber is responsible. Correct me if I'm wrong but you wouldn't sue Android if you were texting while driving, or Google Maps if you were changing your location and had a crash.
So why would Uber be responsible if their driver was using their app? Especially if Uber says to their drivers not to use it while driving.
Under your Google scenario, presumably the person using Google Maps on Android wasn't operating as a driver working for Google. Uber hired him to drive cars, so they're liable for what he does while he drives them.
If I was under a sort of employment contract with Google and using a Google's device and app as a part of Google Street View project, they should be liable for the accidents.
You would have to read the complaint for the actual language as the article contains an ambiguous summary. I agree with your reasoning, that it sounds like I could sue Facebook if a driver was looking at Facebook while driving. However, if he was looking at the Uber app as part of his duties with Uber, Uber may be liable. If true that Uber instructs its drivers not to use the app while driving, Uber may have a defense.
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I don't see how Uber is responsible. Correct me if I'm wrong but you wouldn't sue Android if you were texting while driving, or Google Maps if you were changing your location and had a crash.
So why would Uber be responsible if their driver was using their app? Especially if Uber says to their drivers not to use it while driving.
Interested to hear thoughts here.
Under your Google scenario, presumably the person using Google Maps on Android wasn't operating as a driver working for Google. Uber hired him to drive cars, so they're liable for what he does while he drives them.
If I was under a sort of employment contract with Google and using a Google's device and app as a part of Google Street View project, they should be liable for the accidents.
You would have to read the complaint for the actual language as the article contains an ambiguous summary. I agree with your reasoning, that it sounds like I could sue Facebook if a driver was looking at Facebook while driving. However, if he was looking at the Uber app as part of his duties with Uber, Uber may be liable. If true that Uber instructs its drivers not to use the app while driving, Uber may have a defense.
I agree with you. I don't understand why you have been downvoted. Am not from US so maybe there is a different thought process.