Overview

• DoorDash filed a motion in California Superior Court to dismiss Uber’s February antitrust lawsuit, labeling it meritless and a calculated scare tactic.
• Uber alleges DoorDash coerces restaurants into exclusivity agreements using threats of penalties or app demotion, stifling competition in the food delivery market.
• DoorDash denies the allegations, asserting it competes fairly and merchants freely choose their delivery providers based on preference.
• The lawsuit invokes a California statute typically used in employee non-compete disputes, which DoorDash argues is inapplicable to competition claims.
• A hearing on DoorDash's motion to dismiss is targeted for July, with Judge Christine Van Aken expected to set the specific date.