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Family awarded $40 million after Uber driver leaves daughter on Orange County freeway and she's killed
CBS News • • business
Key Points:
- Uber was ordered to pay $40 million to the family of Emily Normandin-Parker, who was killed after a rideshare driver left her and a friend on the side of an Orange County freeway following a vomiting incident in the car.
- The driver, considered an independent contractor by Uber, pulled over on State Route 73, ejected the passengers, and then drove away, leading to Normandin-Parker being fatally struck by another vehicle.
- A retired judge acting as an arbitrator awarded $20 million each to Normandin and Parker, rejecting Uber's argument that it should not be held liable for the driver's actions.
- Uber disagreed with the ruling and initially proposed a settlement that would have silenced the family from publicly discussing the case, which the family refused, emphasizing their focus on safety and accountability rather than money.
- The family established the Emily Normandin-Parker Foundation to promote stronger rideshare safety regulations and raise awareness about the risks associated with ridesharing services.
