NY Taxi Insurer Failed to Defend Uber in Crash Cases, Judge Says

A US judge sided with Uber Technologies Inc. in its complaint that American Transit Insurance Co., the largest taxi insurer in New York City, failed to defend the ride-hailing company in crash cases involving its drivers.

ATIC breached its duty to defend Uber in 23 lawsuits brought against the rideshare company and its drivers over crashes involving bodily injuries, US District Judge Analisa Torres said in an order Tuesday. ATIC is liable for resulting damages, and is also required to pay for Uber’s legal fees in the lawsuits.

ATIC did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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