[nagdu] FYI FW: Uber Hearing in San Francisco

[Michael Hingson]

Hi,

 

I think the below email says it all.  Many of you are familiar with the Uber
case.  For those who are not, Uber is inconsistent at best concerning
following the access laws in so far as guide dog users' rights are
concerned.  While some have had success at using Uber and other similar
programs other guide dog users have been denied access to Uber vehicles
which is in direct violation of the ADA and state laws.

 

This is a case that should concern all guide dog users and every guide dog
school.  I hope that not only will users come to the hearing but that
representatives of GDB and other schools will also attend. 

 

 

Best,

 

 

Michael Hingson

 

From: Timothy Elder [mailto:telder at trelegal.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2015 4:37 AM
To: Timothy Elder
Cc: Michael Nunez
Subject: RE: Uber Hearing in San Francisco

 

Hello all,

 

We have the recently rescheduled court hearing date in the Uber case.  On
Tuesday, March 3, 2015, Plaintiffs will be appearing before the court in our
suit against Uber to argue against Uber's motion to dismiss.  Uber boldly
contends that all disputes must be resolved through arbitration out of court
on an individual basis and that Uber is not subject to the ADA.  We intend
to forcefully argue against Uber's points before the judge with the support
of the U.S. Department of Justice, which recently filed a statement in our
favor.

 

We invite dog users from the community to attend the hearing and support our
efforts.  Uber needs to understand the solidarity of the community around
this important issue.  All are welcome to watch what is likely to be a
vigorous argument.  Please note that many dogs may be in close proximity.
Preferred courtroom dress is business casual for nonparties and business
suits for parties.  Service animals should be recently groomed.  After the
hearing We are likely to gather for a social event in the Civic Center area.
Please R.S.V.P. to telder at trelegal.com <mailto:telder at trelegal.com>  or
410.415.3493 so we have an idea of how many people to expect.

 

When: Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 1:00 PM.

Where: 450 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, CA 94102, courtroom 15-A before
Magistrate Judge Nathanael Cousins. 

What: Oral argument and hearing on Uber's Motion to Dismiss and informal
gathering immediately after the hearing 

 

 

Timothy Elder 
Attorney 
TRE Legal Practice, LLC 
4226 Castanos Street 
Fremont, CA 94536 
Phone: (410) 415-3493 
Fax: (888) 718-0617 
E-mail:  <mailto:telder at trelegal.com> telder at trelegal.com 
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