Uber Ordered to Pay $40M After Highway Tragedy | Global News

A California judge has ordered Uber to pay $40 million to the family of 23-year-old Emily Normandin-Parker, who was killed after being forced out of an Uber on a highway by intoxicated driver Vu Tran. The driver pulled over, kicked both women out, then allegedly called Uber for a cleaning fee instead of seeking help — while Emily was struck and killed moments later. Despite Uber’s argument that drivers are independent contractors, a retired judge presiding over arbitration found the company liable, criticizing the driver’s callous disregard for passengers’ safety. Uber disputes the ruling, calling it a misjudgment.

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