Uber ordered to pay $40m to family of woman killed after driver left her on highway
Summary
A court has ordered Uber to pay $40 million to the family of a woman who was killed after a driver left her on a highway in California. The woman was hit by a car after being forced out of the Uber vehicle following an incident involving her friend becoming sick inside the car.Key Facts
- Emily Normandin-Parker, 23, died after being struck by a car on a California highway in August 2023.
- The Uber driver pulled over and forced Normandin-Parker and her friend, who were intoxicated, out of the car.
- The driver did not help the women or call for assistance but instead contacted Uber about a cleaning fee.
- Uber argued the driver was an independent contractor and not the company’s responsibility.
- A judge ordered Uber to pay $40 million to Emily’s family after a five-day arbitration hearing.
- The driver could have taken safer actions, such as driving to an exit to drop off the women safely.
- Uber stated it has improved safety policies and disagreed with being held responsible for the accident.
- The family rejected Uber’s initial $10 million settlement offer that included a gag order.
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