"Uber has argued it should not be held liable for criminal conduct by drivers who use its platform, saying that its background checks and disclosures about assa

"Uber has argued it should not be held liable for criminal conduct by drivers who use its platform, saying that its background checks and disclosures about assaults are sufficient. The company maintains that its drivers are independent contractors rather than employees, but that regardless of their classification it cannot be responsible for actions that fall outside the scope of what could reasonably be considered their duties."