Uber has been hit with a lawsuit by the district attorneys for Los Angeles and San Francisco that accuses it of misleading consumers over its background checks on drivers and could lead to millions of dollars in fines.

The DAs have also entered into a settlement agreement with rival service Lyft over similar charges for up to $500,000, they announced Tuesday.

Uber has refused to comply with straightforward California laws that protect consumers from fraud and harm, District Attorneys George Gascón and Jackie Lacey said in a statement.

The moves follow an ultimatum sent to the companies by the DAs in September, accusing them of violating California business laws and deceiving consumers.

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