Why Uber is spending millions on this obscure Nevada ballot proposal

The ballot measure would cap contingency fees in civil cases, making it harder for some workers to take on major corporations.

In recent months, Uber has quietly pledged millions of dollars in support of a somewhat obscure ballot measure in Nevada. A New York Times report last week revealed that the ridesharing company has invested $5 million into Nevadans for Fair Recovery, a political action committee created by Uber—and the driving force behind the ballot campaign.