Lawsuit: 52 people faked Uber accidents for insurance money


A car insurance company in South Carolina, United States said some residents deliberately caused hit-and-run accidents while in Uber rides as part of an insurance scam. — AP

COLUMBIA, South Carolina: Some South Carolina residents deliberately caused hit-and-run accidents while in Uber rides as part of an insurance scam, a car insurance company says in a lawsuit.

The lawsuit from James River Insurance says 52 people were involved in an insurance scheme that cost the company more than US$75,000 (RM314,713) in claims, The State reported Feb 20. The suit was filed in August.

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