CASE NO. CGC-14-536979
ANSWER AND AFFIRMATIVE
DEFENSES OF DEFENDANTS UBER
TECHNOLOGIES, INC., RASIER LLC,
AND RASIER-CA LLC TO PLAINTIFFS’
COMPLAINT
Complaint Filed: January 27, 2014
Trial Date: None Set
Case No. CGC-14-536979
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As described in more detail below, the California Public Utilities Commission (“CPUC”)
regulates these services as “Transportation Network Company (‘TNC’)” services. The CPUC also
regulates TCPs.
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. The Uber App and Device
The Uber App is a software application that allows drivers and riders to connect with each
other. The Uber App is designed to be, and should always be, used in a safe manner that complies
with all applicable laws. For example, the Uber App is designed so that a driver waiting to receive
a ride request need not monitor or otherwise interact with either the Uber App or the Device.
Using the Device, a driver can log into the Uber App to indicate that he is available for receiving
ride requests at any time. Once a driver is logged in and available to receive a ride request, the
Uber App displays a map showing the driver’s location. The drivers-side Uber App never shows
drivers the location of other drivers. The drivers-side Uber App never shows drivers the location
of individual potential riders.
The Device can only be used to run the Uber App. Drivers cannot call potential riders
through the Uber App or the Device. They cannot send text messages to potential riders through
the Uber App or the Device. They cannot send instant messages to potential riders through the
Uber App or the Device. They also cannot receive calls, text messages, or instant messages from
potential riders through the Uber App or the Device. If necessary, they can call or text passengers
using only the drivers’ own mobile phone, in a manner that complies with all applicable laws.
For these reasons, the Companies deny that the Uber App and/or Device is designed or
manufactured in a way to lead to distracted, inattentive or otherwise unlawful driving.
, The December 31, 2013 Accident
On December 31, 2013, while driving his own vehicle, Mr. Muzaffar was involved in a
tragic automobile-pedestrians accident involving Plaintiffs. The accident took place at the
intersection of Polk Street and Ellis Street. This intersection has been identified by the City of San
Francisco as a “high injury corridor.”
At the time of the accident, Mr. Muzaffar was not providing transportation services
requested through the Uber App. He was not transporting a rider who requested transportation
services through the Uber App. He was not en route to pick up a rider who requested
transportation services through the Uber App. He was not receiving a request for transportation
services through the Uber App.
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ANSWER AND AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES
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Emile Davis
Dolan Law Firm
Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Tel. 415.421.2800
chris@cbdlaw.com
emile.davis@cbdlaw.com
Attorneys for Plaintiffs Ang Jiang Liu,
as an individual and as guardian ad
litem for Anthony Liu, and successor
in interest on behalf of the estate of
Sofia Liu, Huan Hua Kuang, and
Anthony Liu
[H] Delivery by Hand [E/FD] Delivery by E-Mail and [E/M] Delivery by E-Mail
Service Federal Express and Mail
[FD] Chris Dolan [FD] Jennifer Kung-Gelini
Carbone, Smoke, Smith, Bent &
Leonard
14" Street. Suite 600
Oakland, CA 94612
Tel. 510.267.7200
jennifer.gelini@csaa.com
Attorneys for Defendant Syed Muzaffar
[FD]
Graham Archer
Washington Street
Oakland, CA 94607
Tel. 415- 632-2310
graham@garcher.com
Attorneys for Defendant Syed
Muzaffar
[FD]
Ann Asiano
Michael King
Bradley Curley Asiano Barrabee Abel
& Kowaski
Larkspur Landing Circle, Suite
Larkspur, CA 94939
Tel: 949-464-8888
AAsiano@professionals-law.com
mking@professionals-law.com
Attorneys for Uber Technologies Inc.
and Rasier LLC
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3. The Uber App and Device
The Uber App is a software application that allows drivers and riders to connect with each
other. The Uber App is designed to be, and should always be, used in a safe manner that complies
with all applicable laws. For example, the Uber App is designed so that a driver waiting to receive
a ride request need not monitor or otherwise interact with either the Uber App or the Device.
Using the Device, a driver can log into the Uber App to indicate that he is available for receiving
ride requests at any time. Once a driver is logged in and available to receive a ride request, the
Uber App displays a map showing the driver’s location. The drivers-side Uber App never shows
drivers the location of other drivers. The drivers-side Uber App never shows drivers the location
of individual potential riders.
The Device can only be used to run the Uber App. Drivers cannot call potential riders
through the Uber App or the Device. They cannot send text messages to potential riders through
the Uber App or the Device. They cannot send instant messages to potential riders through the
Uber App or the Device. They also cannot receive calls, text messages, or instant messages from
potential riders through the Uber App or the Device. If necessary, they can call or text passengers
using only the drivers’ own mobile phone, in a manner that complies with all applicable laws.
For these reasons, the Companies deny that the Uber App and/or Device is designed or
manufactured in a way to lead to distracted, inattentive or otherwise unlawful driving.
4, The December 31, 2013 Accident
On December 31, 2013, while driving his own vehicle, Mr. Muzaffar was involved in a
tragic automobile-pedestrians accident involving Plaintiffs. The accident took place at the
intersection of Polk Street and Ellis Street. This intersection has been identified by the City of San
Francisco as a “high injury corridor.”
At the time of the accident, Mr. Muzaffar was not providing transportation services
requested through the Uber App. He was not transporting a rider who requested transportation
services through the Uber App. He was not en route to pick up a rider who requested
transportation services through the Uber App. He was not receiving a request for transportation
services through the Uber App.
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ANSWER AND AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES
OF UBER. RASIER AND RASTER-CA