DoorDash Files to Dismiss Uber’s Lawsuit Alleging Anti-Competitive Practices
DoorDash is fighting back against Uber’s lawsuit, filing a motion in California Superior Court to dismiss claims that it coerced restaurants into exclusive partnerships.
Filed in February, Uber’s lawsuit accused DoorDash—the largest food delivery player in the U.S.—of threatening restaurants with heavy penalties or downgrading their visibility on its app if they partnered with competitors. Uber argued that such practices stifled competition and hurt independent businesses.
DoorDash strongly refuted the allegations in its court filing and a public post on Friday, calling the lawsuit a “cynical scare tactic” by a frustrated competitor. The company maintained that it “competes fiercely yet fairly” and vowed to “vigorously defend” itself against the charges.
A hearing on the motion to dismiss is scheduled for July 11 in San Francisco County.
Uber’s Response: Coercion, Not Competition
Uber responded to DoorDash’s dismissal request with a sharp statement to TechCrunch:
“When restaurants are forced to choose between unfair terms or retaliation, that’s not competition — it’s coercion,” Uber said, promising to “stand up for merchants and for a level playing field” as the case progresses.
Uber has requested a jury trial, although it has not disclosed the damages it seeks.
DoorDash’s Expansion Efforts
In a separate development, UK-based food delivery firm Deliveroo confirmed that DoorDash had made a $3.6 billion acquisition offer, signaling DoorDash’s broader ambitions even as it faces legal pressure at home.
The outcome of the Uber lawsuit could have significant implications for the fiercely competitive food delivery market, where companies are vying for dominance amid tightening regulatory scrutiny.
