Top New York lawyer to fight Uber rape case
Posted January 17th, 2015, 10:04 AM IST
New Delhi: The 25-year-old woman allegedly raped by an Uber cab driver in December, 2014, has instructed Douglas Wigdor, one of New York’s most high-profile litigators, to represent her, according to a news report.
Mr Wigdor most famously represented Nafissatou Diallo, the hotel maid who settled for a rumoured $6 million with former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn in 2012 over an alleged assault.
Mr Wigdor is looking at asking a US court to exercise jurisdiction in the case, given that Uber’s conduct was based on company policy made in the US.
“I can confirm that I have been retained by the young lady who was raped by an Uber driver in Delhi. Having met extensively with her and her family in Delhi, I can only compliment them for their bravery during this very difficult time,” Mr Wigdor said.
Mr Wigdor most famously represented Nafissatou Diallo, the hotel maid who settled for a rumoured $6 million with former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn in 2012 over an alleged assault.
Mr Wigdor is looking at asking a US court to exercise jurisdiction in the case, given that Uber’s conduct was based on company policy made in the US.
“I can confirm that I have been retained by the young lady who was raped by an Uber driver in Delhi. Having met extensively with her and her family in Delhi, I can only compliment them for their bravery during this very difficult time,” Mr Wigdor said.
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