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August 17, 2026
Varcadipane & Pinnisi, P.C. secured a $19 million verdict against Uber after a Bergen County jury found that the rideshare giant was responsible for a devastating 2018 car crash that ended former New York Rangers player Brandon Crawley’s professional ice hockey career. At trial, Varcadipane & Pinnisi, P.C. proved that Uber exercises extensive control over its drivers, through monitoring, guidelines, vehicle standards, background checks, and unilateral deactivation power, establishing that the company should be liable under New Jersey law despite its independent‑contractor arguments, which the jury rejected. The landmark verdict not only delivers long-awaited justice for Crawley but also carries national implications for rideshare safety and corporate accountability, signaling that technology companies profiting from transportation services may be required to meet the same safety obligations as traditional carriers.
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