This Deep Dive breaks down an amended complaint filed by Uber Technologies, Inc. against multiple law firms and medical professionals, alleging a fraudulent scheme. The complaint asserts that these defendants conspired to exploit individuals involved in minor vehicle collisions, fabricating or exaggerating injuries, including medically unnecessary surgeries like spinal fusions, to induce inflated settlements from Uber and other entities. Uber claims to be a victim of this widespread racketeering activity, which allegedly involves wire fraud, mail fraud, and bribery, leading to substantial defense costs and harm to their business. The plaintiff seeks equitable relief, monetary damages, and a jury trial to address this purported misconduct.

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