DoorDash Seeks Dismissal of Uber Lawsuit Alleging Anticompetitive Practices
DoorDash has made a bold move by asking a California Superior Court judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Uber, which accuses the food delivery company of engaging in anticompetitive behavior by pressuring restaurant owners into exclusive deals.
In its defense, DoorDash has submitted a motion arguing that Uber’s claims are baseless. The company firmly stated in a post on its website that the lawsuit is merely a tactic employed by a disgruntled competitor to avoid fair competition. DoorDash emphasized that it competes ethically and strives to provide exceptional value to its partner merchants.
The legal battle between the two tech giants is set to unfold in a hearing scheduled for July 11 at the California Superior Court in San Francisco County.
Uber initiated the lawsuit against DoorDash back in February, alleging that the food delivery leader intimidates restaurants with hefty fines or the risk of being removed from the platform. DoorDash, which commands a significant market share in the U.S., has firmly denied these accusations.
Responding to DoorDash’s dismissal request, Uber reiterated its commitment to standing up for merchants and ensuring a level playing field in the food delivery industry. Uber emphasized that coercion is not synonymous with healthy competition and expressed readiness to present evidence in court.
Uber had originally demanded a jury trial in its lawsuit but has not disclosed the specific amount of damages sought from DoorDash.
In a separate development, Deliveroo has confirmed that DoorDash has made a lucrative offer to acquire the European food delivery company for $3.6 billion.
