Uber continues to advocate for reform against ‘lawsuit abuse’ in Nevada

Uber-backed group continues efforts to cap attorney’s fees in Nevada despite setback from state Supreme Court ruling. The group, Nevadans for Fair Recovery, launched a media blitz with digital and billboard ads in Las Vegas, Reno, and Carson City. The Supreme Court ruled the ballot initiative misleading and confusing, preventing it from going to the Legislature or voters. The group, supported solely by Uber, argues excessive attorney’s fees drive up costs for consumers. Critics say Uber is trying to limit citizens’ access to legal representation while benefiting from expensive defense attorneys. Uber is also pushing for legal reforms in other states. Attorney Deepak Gupta believes Nevada is a testing ground for Uber’s broader policy reform efforts. Lobbyists from the Nevada Justice Association are surprised by Uber’s continuous campaign against laws they helped write. The group has both paid and non-paid lobbyists working during this legislative session. The issue of capping attorney’s fees in civil cases remains contentious, with implications for access to justice and insurance costs. Despite the setback from the Supreme Court ruling, the group shows no signs of backing down from their efforts. For more information, contact McKenna Ross at mross@reviewjournal.com or follow @mckenna_ross_ on X.

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