Uber ordered to pay $40m over death of woman ejected by driver on freeway
A California judge ruled that Uber must pay $40 million to the family of Emily Normandin‑Parker, who died after being thrown from a rideshare vehicle on a freeway. The court held the company vicariously liable for the driver’s negligent actions, marking a significant legal precedent for rideshare firms in the broader industry regarding passenger safety and driver conduct.