Aaron Vilcek v. Uber Technologies, Inc.

BENTON, Circuit Judge.

Four taxicab drivers sued Uber Technologies, Inc., in Missouri state court, individually and for a putative class. They alleged tortious interference with a valid business expectancy and sought damages. After Uber removed the case, the district court dismissed for failure to state a claim. Vilcek v. Uber USA, LLC , No. 4:15CV1900 HEA, 2016 WL 8674064 , at *4 (E.D. Mo. Sept. 30, 2016). The drivers appeal. Having jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291 , this court affirms.

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In September 2015, Uber began offering rides for hire in St. Louis. About two months later, the drivers…