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Newsby Lauren FletcherSeptember 9, 2025

Update: Motive Wins ITC Ruling After Samsara Lawsuit

Samsara Inc. filed a federal lawsuit in early 2024 alleging patent infringement, false advertising, and other misconduct by Motive Technologies, Inc. Motive pushed back with its own suit, and now the U.S. International Trade Commission has ruled that Motive did not infringe on any valid Samsara patent claims.

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Articlesby Wayne ParhamJune 12, 2024

Why Fleet Drivers Need to Take Post-Collision Photographs

Commercial drivers need to take ample photos after they have been involved in a crash or collision, says attorney Doug Marcello, who has represented trucking firms in lawsuits in 35 states. There is even a checklist of what photos are to be taken.

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Articlesby Wayne ParhamApril 17, 2024

Understanding Insurance Premiums and Avoiding Nuclear Verdicts

Insurance premiums are rising and lawsuits against trucking companies are netting big dollars. What can be done to both lower insurance costs and reduce the chance of large settlements or verdicts following a collision?

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Newsby StaffDecember 3, 2019

Driver Refused to Drive Without Safety Measure, Wins Damages

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration determined that UPS Freight violated the Surface Transportation Assistance Act when managers retaliated against a driver who refused to drive without an ELD being mounted.

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Newsby StaffNovember 30, 2018

SoCal Gas Pays $46M After Driver Hits, Drags Motorcyclist

A Southern California Gas employee driving a utility truck hit a motorcyclist and dragged the victim while attempting to flee the scene.

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NewsFebruary 9, 2018

Uber, Waymo Settle Autonomous Vehicle Technology Lawsuit

Uber and Waymo have agreed to terms on a settlement in a lawsuit over alleged stolen autonomous vehicle technology that will give Waymo a stake in Uber and absolve the company of wrongdoing.

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NewsMay 30, 2017

Uber Fires Self-Driving Head at Center of Legal Battle

In the latest fallout from the legal battle between Waymo and Uber, Anthony Levandowski, who headed Uber's self-driving technology group, has been fired.

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NewsMay 25, 2017

GM Calls Diesel Manipulation Claim 'Baseless'

General Motors has responded to a civil lawsuit claiming that it included a defeat device in its diesel-powered vehicles by saying the claim is baseless, according to a company statement.

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NewsMay 16, 2017

Uber Granted Key Win in Self-Driving Lawsuit

A federal judge has ruled that Uber is allowed to continue developing its self-driving technology during a legal battle with Waymo over stolen technology – but Anthony Levandowski, who started up an autonomous truck company later bought by Uber, can't be part of it.

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NewsFebruary 24, 2017

Waymo Sues Uber, Otto, Alleging Stolen Autonomous Technology

Alphabet’s self-driving car unit Waymo is suing Uber and its Otto autonomous trucking subsidiary for stealing the company’s autonomous vehicle sensor technology. Alphabet is also the parent company of Google.

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