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  1. Comment on Uber almost got me killed! in ~transport

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    All I am saying is that her discussion with the driver was going nowhere, and being legally in the right would not protect her from an immediate threat of violence. I sympathize with her...

    All I am saying is that her discussion with the driver was going nowhere, and being legally in the right would not protect her from an immediate threat of violence.

    I sympathize with her situation, and of course she should fight for her rights. But maybe that was not the best time, place, or attack vector?

    She does highlight the insidious problems in Uber and similar companies, such as the lackluster training of their employee in common legal situations like these. That is worth pursuing, and this messed up experience helps build up her case.

    You can call me a coward for thinking that retreating to fight another day (or in another way) is a more sensible course of action, but in no way am I blaming her for the despicable actions of the driver and police officers.

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  2. Comment on Uber almost got me killed! in ~transport

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    Inexcusable behavior from both the driver and law enforcement. I assume the author's legal assessment is correct, since she is an American lawyer and I am neither. It's unfortunate that diplomacy...

    Inexcusable behavior from both the driver and law enforcement.

    I assume the author's legal assessment is correct, since she is an American lawyer and I am neither. It's unfortunate that diplomacy is not very effective against those unwilling to listen. The driver did not seem open to a discussion about his legal obligations - he wanted that dog out of his $60k Mercedes, stat.

    It's easy to say in hindsight, but I think this was a good case for reading the room, picking your battles and leaving the car right then and there. By all means, leave a bad review and issue a formal complaint to Uber, seems like there may have been grounds to sue even before the assault and battery. That escalation, leading to the sadly common police display of racist prejudice at gunpoint, was the rotten cherry on top.

    Regardless, it does look like Ronza has the legal might and support to win this case. Hopefully the driver, Uber and/or the police officers involved will be forced to face some sort of consequences for this mess.

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