Uber to Pay $40M Settlement in Fatal Freeway Ejection Case

Uber agreed to a $40 million settlement with the family of Emily Normandin-Parker, who was killed after an Uber driver ejected her and a friend onto a California freeway in August 2023. The settlement resolves a wrongful-death lawsuit, though Uber has not admitted liability. This case highlights ongoing scrutiny of ride-hailing safety practices and driver accountability.