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https://arstechnica.com/cars/2020/04/levandowski-says-uber-must-pay-his-179-million-judgment-to-google/ https://arstechnica.com/cars/2020/04/levandowski-says-ub
by sp332 7y ago
https://arstechnica.com/cars/2020/04/levandowski-says-uber-must-pay-his-179-million-judgment-to-google/ https://arstechnica.com/cars/2020/04/levandowski-says-uber-m...
Levandowski claims that Uber was fully aware of the circumstances of Levandowski's 2016 departure from Google.... Levandwoski says he cooperated fully, giving investigators access to his email accounts and personal files....
Kalanick wasn't concerned. "Uber eats injunctions for breakfast," he allegedly told Levandowski....
Uber's acquisition terms for Otto included a sweeping indemnification commitment for Otto employees, including Levandowski.... Levandowski says Uber specifically promised to protect Levandowski if he was accused of misappropriation of trade secrets or breach of loyalty to a former employer - two of the key accusations Google later leveled against Levandowski. The indemnification clause said that Uber would pay any expenses arising out of a lawsuit from a former employer, including damages.
- khazhoux 7y agoUnclear without additional details. What did Levandowski tell Kalanick? "Travis, I'm sure if you acquire me, Google will claim non-compete, trade secret theft, and all that. Will your legal department cover me?" --or-- "Travis, I'm going to steal trade secrets from Google and bring them with me. When Google finds out, will your legal department cover me?"
- sp332 7y agoYeah, I know. That's why I posted it. It's a response to a comment that couldn't see how Uber could possibly be on the hook.