Allegations of racial discrimination, wrongful termination, false advertising, and retaliation have led to a federal lawsuit seeking more than $1 million in damages against a major technology company. The complaint was originally filed by Jin Lin in the Superior Court of Gwinnett County, Georgia on September 9, 2025, naming Uber Technologies, Inc. as the defendant.
According to court documents, Uber Technologies removed the case to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia on March 13, 2026. The removal notice states that Lin’s complaint includes claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and a federal statute regarding false advertising (15 U.S.C. § 52), as well as state law claims for wrongful termination under Georgia law.
The filing outlines that Lin contracted with Portier, LLC, Raiser, LLC, and Schleuder, LLC—subsidiaries wholly owned by Uber Technologies—to use software platforms for transportation and delivery opportunities or lead referrals. Uber’s notice emphasizes that by removing the case to federal court it does not waive any defenses or concede that Lin has stated valid claims or is entitled to damages. The company also reserves its right to seek arbitration based on agreements between Lin and its subsidiaries.
Lin alleges that he was subject to racial discrimination and retaliation in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq.), citing specific instances in his complaint. He further asserts claims for wrongful termination referencing O.C.G.A. 34-7-1—a Georgia statute—and alleges false advertising under 15 U.S.C. § 52. The notice states: “Plaintiff’s federal and state law claims all arise out of Plaintiff’s allegation that Uber wrongfully suspended and terminated Plaintiff’s account.”
Uber argues that the federal court has original jurisdiction over these claims because they arise under federal statutes and are therefore removable under 28 U.S.C. § 1331. In addition to federal question jurisdiction, Uber asserts diversity jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1332 since Lin is alleged to be a citizen of Georgia while Uber is incorporated in Delaware with its principal place of business in California.
The notice further details that Lin is seeking $1,063,088 in damages for emotional distress as well as alleged retaliation, discrimination, and harassment: “Plaintiff alleges he is seeking $1,063,088.00 in damages from Defendant.” According to Uber’s filing: “the alleged amount in controversy for Plaintiffs claims exceeds the sum or value of $75,000,” which meets the threshold for diversity jurisdiction.
Uber maintains that it denies any liability but contends that removal is proper both because of the nature of the claims presented and because complete diversity exists between parties.
Venue is addressed by noting that Gwinnett County falls within the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia’s Atlanta Division: “this Court is the appropriate venue for Plaintiff’s claims.”
The document confirms that written notice was provided to both Lin and the state court regarding removal proceedings as required by law.
At this stage in litigation no ruling has been made on any substantive issue; rather this filing concerns procedural matters regarding where the dispute will be heard. Uber’s counsel notes: “Nothing in this Notice of Removal is intended to waive any defense,” including those related to service or personal jurisdiction.
Jin Lin is proceeding without legal representation at this time according to filings: “Plaintiff is proceeding pro se and has not yet identified any legal counsel of record.”
Uber Technologies is represented by attorney Pierre-Joseph Noebes (Bar No. 537216) from Littler Mendelson P.C., located at 3424 Peachtree Road N.E., Suite 1200 Atlanta GA 30326-1127 (Telephone: 404-233-0330). The case number assigned upon removal is Case No. 1:26-cv-01410-MHC-LRS.
Source: 126cv01410_Jin_Lin_v_Uber_Techonologies_Complaint_Northern_District_of_Georiga.pdf
