The Pennsylvania AG’s Office may seek at least $13.5 million in civil penalties from the ride-sharing company. Under the law, the top legal counsel of the state may seek up to $1,000 for each violation.
AG Shapiro also stated that Uber violated the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law. The Pennsylvania AG’s Office filed the lawsuit against the ride-sharing company with the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas on Monday.
AG Shapiro is also leading a national investigation into the Equifax data breach, which affected 148 million Americans including 5.5 million Pennsylvanians.
