What cause of action are contract taxi drivers bringing against ride share companies? Tortious interference with business, punitive damages, and class certification.
Where is the lawsuit filed? Missouri, St. Louis County Circuit Court.
What are the laws and ordinances for ride share in Missouri?
- Statewide: no supportive laws
- Local ordinances: As of September 18, 2015, St. Louis Metropolitan Taxicab Commission allows for ride share operators as long as drivers are fingerprinted as part of their background check.
- The local ordinance is in federal court after ride share companies sued, and the Commission counter sued.
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