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California Attorney General Xavier Becerra brought a lawsuit, along with city attorneys from San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego to prevent Uber and Lyft from classifying their drivers as independent contractors

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California Attorney General Xavier Becerra brought a lawsuit, along

with city attorneys from San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego to prevent Uber and Lyft from classifying their drivers as independent contractors. The suit, filed in San Francisco Superior Court, alleged Uber and Lyft violated the state's new law known as Assembly Bill 5 (AB5), which was created as a way to classify gig workers as full employees and ensure benefits from their employers. Uber and Lyft were among a group of tech companies that have previously opposed the bill, arguing their workers enjoy the flexibility of creating their own schedules as contractors. 
1.        Who is the Plaintiff(s) and Defendant(s) in this case? Why?
2.        What remedy will Attorney General Becerra seek? Explain.
3.       What is the type of primary source of law at issue? Explain.