DoorDash wants Uber’s lawsuit dismissed
DoorDash has asked a California Superior Court judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Uber that accuses the food delivery company of stifling competition by intimidating restaurant owners into exclusive deals.
DoorDash argues in its motion that Uber’s claim lacks merit on all fronts. DoorDash posted a statement on its website Friday saying that the lawsuit was a “cynical, calculated scare tactic” from a competitor who is frustrated and wants to avoid competition. It’s disappointing behavior from a company once known for competing on the merits of its products and innovation.”
In its post, DoorDash added that it will “vigorously” defend itself, and positioned the company as one that “competes fiercely yet fairly to deliver exceptional value to merchants.”
A hearing has been set for July 11 in California Superior Court in San Francisco County. Uber filed its lawsuit in February against DoorDash. The ride-hailing giant alleged DoorDash, which holds the largest share of the food delivery market in the U.S., threatens restaurants with multimillion-dollar penalties or the removal or demotion of the businesses’ position on the DoorDash app.
Uber responded to the DoorDash request in a statement sent to TechCrunch.
“It seems like the team at DoorDash is having a hard time understanding the content of our Complaint,” reads the emailed statement from Uber. Uber responded to the DoorDash request in a statement sent to TechCrunch.
“It seems like the team at DoorDash is having a hard time understanding our Complaint,” reads the emailed statement from Uber. Uber will continue to fight for fairness and equal playing fields for merchants. The company has not specified the amount of damages it is seeking. The company has not specified the amount of damages it is seeking.
Separately, Deliveroo confirmed Friday that DoorDash offered to buy the European food delivery company for $3.6 billion.
