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Uber, California lawyers say deal reached to avert dueling ballot initiative showdown
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Rebecca Ellis , as published by Los Angeles Times - California
· June 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information about the terms of the agreement can be found through the Los Angeles Times.
A deal has been reached between Uber and California trial attorneys to cancel their competing ballot measures. This agreement prevents a potentially costly showdown in the November election. The ballot measures were related to car crash lawsuits and sexual assaults.
The details of the agreement are not specified, but it is known that the deal was reached at the last minute. Further information about the terms of the agreement can be found through the Los Angeles Times. The cancellation of these ballot measures averts what could have been one of the most expensive battles in the upcoming election.
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Category: safety Published: June 18, 2026 Source: Los Angeles Times - California Reading time: 1 min
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