US EditionUber Accuses LA Lawyers, Surgeon of Faking Client Injuries to Inflate Medical Claims
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, JUL 21 – Uber accuses law firms and medical providers of inflating injury claims, contributing to insurance costs that make up to 45% of fares in Los Angeles, according to the company.
- On Monday, July 21, 2025, Uber Technologies Inc. filed in federal court in the Central District of California, under the RICO Act, alleging a conspiracy to inflate medical claims.
- Last week, the lawsuit states, Uber claimed lawyers exploited the $1 million rideshare insurance policy limit, prompting legal action.
- The lawsuit alleges that lawyers directed clients to pre-selected medical providers, including a $226,000 lumbar procedure after a virtual appointment, illustrating the scheme's extent.
- Insurance costs account for 45% of a rider's fare in Los Angeles, revealing millions in legal fees and settlements, resulting in higher prices for riders and drivers.
- As part of its broader campaign, Uber Technologies Inc. launched a nationwide ad campaign for legal and insurance reforms in California and elsewhere, marking its third RICO filing this year.
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Uber files federal RICO lawsuit against two Los Angeles law groups, doctor
Rideshare giant Uber has filed a federal racketeering lawsuit against two Los Angeles-based law firms and an L.A.-based doctor for allegedly inflating personal injury claims. A statement from an Uber spokesperson stated that the defendants “coordinated [a] scheme [which Uber] believes is driving up costs for riders and drivers across L.A., while leaving patients exposed.” The firms being sued are Downtown LA Law Group and the Law Offices of Ja…
Uber Sues Lawyers: Claims Insurance Fraud
"Uber’s accusations rely on rhetoric, not reality," Downtown LA Law Group claimed. "The company never tried a single case it now claims was fraudulent. Every referenced case was reviewed, defended and settled by Uber and its legal counsel—often after months of litigation and discovery. If Uber truly believed these claims were meritless, it had every opportunity to take them to trial. It chose not to."
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siliconvalley.comUber accuses California lawyers, surgeon of faking client injuries to inflate medical claims
The ride-hailing giant claims exorbitant insurance costs and excessive, phony claims are driving up rates for customers, especially in California.
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Uber accuses LA lawyers, surgeon of faking client injuries to inflate medical claims
Uber Technologies filed a lawsuit Monday, July 21, against two Los Angeles law firms and a spinal surgeon for allegedly conspiring to inflate medical claims against the ride-hailing service through fabricated injuries and unnecessary or overpriced surgeries. Uber is pursuing the suit against the Downtown L.A. Law Group, the law offices of Jacob Emrani and spinal surgeon Greg Khounganian under the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organiza…
Uber Alleges Inflated Injury Bills in Los Angeles Insurance Fraud Lawsuit
Uber Technologies Inc. is suing a group of lawyers and medical providers in Los Angeles who it says have made fraudulent insurance claims that cost the company millions in legal fees — the third such lawsuit it’s filed this year.
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