Waymo v. Uber

Waymo v. Uber was a legal battle between Waymo, a self-driving car company owned by Google’s parent company, and Uber, the ride-hailing giant. Waymo accused Uber of stealing its trade secrets related to autonomous vehicle technology after a former employee joined Uber. The case highlighted issues of intellectual property and competitive practices in the tech industry. It ended with Uber agreeing to pay Waymo $245 million in stock, but without admitting any wrongdoing, settling the dispute while underscoring the intense competition in the self-driving vehicle market.