DoorDash Moves to Dismiss Uber's Legal Challenge

DoorDash has requested that a California Superior Court judge throw out a lawsuit brought forth by Uber. The suit alleges that DoorDash is hindering market competition through intimidation tactics aimed at securing exclusive contracts with restaurants.

DoorDash argues in its motion that Uber’s claim lacks merit on all fronts. On a post on its website On Friday, DoorDash stated, "The lawsuit is merely a cynical and deliberate intimidation strategy employed by an aggrieved rival aiming to evade genuine competition. It’s disheartening conduct from a firm that previously prided itself on competing based on the quality of its offerings and innovative approach."

In their statement, DoorDash asserted that they will "strongly" defend themselves and portrayed the company as one that "compete intensely but fairly to provide outstanding benefits to merchants."

A court hearing has been scheduled for July 11 at the California Superior Court in San Francisco County.

Uber it has filed a legal case against DoorDash In February, the ridesharing company accused DoorDash — the leading player in the U.S. food delivery sector — of threatening restaurants with hefty fines or reducing their visibility within the DoorDash application.

Uber addressed the DoorDash request in a statement provided to The News Pulse.

“It seems like the team at DoorDash is having a hard time understanding the content of our Complaint,” reads the emailed statement from Uber. “When restaurants are forced to choose between unfair terms or retaliation, that’s not competition — it’s coercion. Uber will continue to stand up for merchants and for a level playing field. We look forward to presenting the facts in court.”

Uber has asked for a jury trial as part of its initial lawsuit. The firm hasn’t detailed the extent of the damages it aims to recover.

Separately, Deliveroo confirmed On Friday, DoorDash proposed acquiring the European food delivery firm for $3.6 billion.