Foundation advocates for “so-called ride hail” victims

The family of Emily Normandin-Parker has started a Foundation to advocate for issues “in the so-called ‘ride-hailing’ industry. Uber was ordered to pay $40 million dollars to Emily’s parents after a judge deemed an Uber driver caused her death.

“Emily was killed at age 23 when an Uber driver kicked her out of his Uber on a freeway. Emily was a talented singer, writer, artist, and loving sister, friend, and daughter. She was a proud 2022 graduate of UCLA, and her life was tragically cut short after she was promised a safe ride home,” the Foundation website states.

The Foundation advocates on behalf of victims, seeks corporate accountability and transparency, brings visibility to issues in the so-called “ride-hailing” industry, seeks legislative and rules reform, and helps those Emily would have helped had she lived.

“We attend hearings and trials and seek transparency as to Uber’s business and litigation practices — including the difference between what it says and what it actually does, both in its business and in court. Our work will expand to other transparency and accountability efforts as the Foundation grows.

“Victims deserve our support, and they should never be shamed or silenced. We make efforts to ensure victims are heard and supported, and we are working to ensure that more of our young people are not raped or killed…We advocate for regulatory and legal change to protect consumers and so-called ‘ride-hailing passengers,” the website reads.

Included on the Foundation site under the heading “Public records box” is a large collection of legal documents primarily regarding Uber Technologies, Inc. obtained from public and non-confidential hearings and through records requests. These include documents obtained from wrongful death cases and civil trials finding Uber liable for rape and sexual misconduct.