This is the first domino that could impact thousands of pending sexual assault cases against the ride-sharing company, which ...

Verdict could influence more than 3,000 similar cases against ride-hailing company ...

The ruling centers on whether Uber can be held responsible for drivers’ actions even when they are classified as independent contractors.

US jury orders Uber to pay $8.5 million after sexual assault lawsuit, a bellwether case with nationwide implications.

The verdict is expected to influence the outcome of thousands of other cases against the ride hailing firm.