Who was Emily Normandin-Parker? Uber to pay $40 million to family of UCLA grad killed after driver left her on freeway
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: A California court has ordered Uber to pay $40 million to the family of Emily Normandin‑Parker, a UCLA graduate who was ejected from an Uber vehicle and fatally struck by a car on a freeway in 2023. The settlement follows a lawsuit alleging negligence by the driver and the ride‑share company. The payment is intended to compensate the family and highlight safety concerns in ride‑share services. QUOTE: "they hope the amount will put a spotlight on the 2023 death of their daughter, Emily Normandin-Parker" — Carol Normandin and Ken Parker
Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 50% left, 50% center, 0% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Center (1): Hindustan Times
Sources
- Who was Emily Normandin-Parker? Uber to pay $40 million to family of UCLA grad killed after driver left her on freeway — Hindustan Times (center)
- Parents win $40 million award in Uber passenger death case — The Hindu (left-leaning)