http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-switch/wp/2017/08/10/uber-founder-travis-kalanick-sued-for-fraud/ >Benchmark Capital, one of Uber's most prominent investors, has filed a lawsuit against the ride-hailing company's founder and former chief executive, Travis Kalanick, calling for him to be removed from the company's board and escalating the tension between them. >The suit, first reported by Axios, accuses Kalanick of fraud, breach of contact and breach of fiduciary duty. Benchmark was the firm that originally circulated a draft letter urging Kalanick to step down as chief executive in June. It's also one of Uber's early investors, according to Reuters.