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Uber ordered to pay $40m over death of woman ejected by driver on freeway

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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the California category. Published on September 18, 2026 • Originally reported by Johana Bhuiyan. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.

California judge finds company ‘vicariously liable’ for driver’s negligence in death of Emily Normandin-Parker

Uber was ordered to pay $40m to the parents of a 23-year-old woman who was killed after a driver kicked her and a friend out of his car by the side of a California freeway, according to newly public arbitration documents.

An arbitrator, retired Calfornia judge Richard A Stone, found that the ride-share company was “vicariously liable” for the driver’s negligence.

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