The lawyers that were providing them counsel are anticipating receiving 25% of the settlement. If the Uber drivers did not accept the settlement, the lawyers would have a delayed (ergo more out of pocket expenses) settlement or possibly no settlement.<p>The lawyer&#x27;s incentives were <i>not</i> aligned with the drivers&#x27; with respect to maximizing the <i>driver&#x27;s</i> reimbursements.