Free Webinar – Ride Sharing Apps: Liability and Coverage Issues
June 2015
Ride sharing companies such as Uber, Lyft and Sidecar have created a buzz in the past year. Accordingly, losses involving insured riders using ride-sharing apps will be just one of many new challenges to adjusting insurance claims as new companies and technologies join the “sharing economy”. Join Gray•Duffy, LLP for a complimentary webinar on “Ride Sharing Apps: Liability and Coverage Issues” on Tuesday, July 14 at 11:00 a.m. PT. Attorneys Timothy Thornton and Matthew Shorr will examine the legal landscape, including:- How the California Labor Commission’s recent classification of drivers as “employees” may significantly impact the ride-sharing industry.
- New California insurance requirements effective in 2015 and how they are applied to different phases of a trip, e.g. picking up a passenger.
- The differences between business and personal auto policies and when livery exclusions are applied.
- An overview of enacted laws in the United States and other bills/approaches.
Please Note: This article is necessarily general in nature and is not a substitute for legal advice with respect to any particular case. Readers should consult with an attorney before taking any action affecting their interests.
