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Uber sued by Delhi rape victim for allegedly obtaining her medical records

The lawsuit, filed in a California court by the Uber Delhi rape victim, came as Uber CEO Travis Kalanick announced a leave of absence this week

The Delhi Uber rape case in December 2014 had roiled Uber Technologies in a major controversy in India. Photo: Hemant Mishra/MintPremium
The Delhi Uber rape case in December 2014 had roiled Uber Technologies in a major controversy in India. Photo: Hemant Mishra/Mint

Uber Technologies Inc. was sued on Thursday by a woman who said top executives at the company improperly obtained her medical records after she was raped by a driver in India, according to court documents.

ALSO READ: Did Uber India officials know about rape victim’s medical records being accessed?

The lawsuit, filed in a California federal court, came as Uber CEO Travis Kalanick announced a leave of absence this week.

Kalanick, under fire for fostering a culture of sexism and rule-breaking, is also named as a defendant in the lawsuit. Reuters

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Published: 15 Jun 2017, 10:55 PM IST
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