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A Massachusetts man is suing Uber for $63 million, claiming the ride-hailing company hired a driver with a dangerous record who was at the wheel in an accident that left him paralyzed. Will Good was in an Uber last April 30th on his way home from work when the driver swerved sharply and hit a parked car, according to the lawsuit filed Tuesday in Suffolk Superior Court. The lawsuit says Good struck his head on the passenger side seat and immediately knew he was paralyzed.
The lawsuit states that the driver has a driving history dating back to 1996 that includes more than 20 driving citations, including several for failure to stop and failure to yield. According to the suit, the driver was previously required by Massachusetts to undergo a driver re-training course.
Good is seeking a jury trial and damages, including physical and emotional injuries, permanent disability, and extraordinary pain and suffering.Good’s attorney, Victoria Santoro Mair, said in an interview withthat Good is seeking to raise awareness so that what happened to him doesn’t happen to anyone else. “He’s hoping that by using his voice, he can contribute to the effort to make Uber safer,” she said. Santoro Mair said no charges were filed against the driver in the incident.
The lawsuit comes as a coalition of ride-hailing companies is pushing proposals that are likely to become state ballot initiatives later this year.
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