BOCA
RATON, Fla., May 21, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- The Estate of Glady Borcela, represented by Shiner
Law Group, P.A., has filed a lawsuit (Case Number:
2024-008188-CA-01) against Uber, its subsidiaries, and driver
Dunier De Castro Achon. The lawsuit
alleges negligence on the part of the defendants,
resulting in the fatal shooting of Ms. Borcela by another
passenger, Natalia Harrell, on
July 23, 2022.
The incident, captured on Mr. De Castro Achon's dash camera,
depicts a verbal altercation escalating between Ms. Borcela and Ms.
Harrell. As the altercation continued, Ms. Harrell moved to the
front console directly next to the ride-share driver, Ms. Harrell
then brandished a firearm and made threats, while Mr. De Castro
Achon continued driving. Despite Uber's advertised safety training
and technology, Mr. De Castro Achon failed to contact authorities,
use the Uber app's safety features, or stop the vehicle; Ms.
Harrell then shot and killed Ms. Borcela. The failure of the Uber
driver to stop or take other precautionary action as the
altercation continued left Ms. Borcela unable to escape the vehicle
before she was shot.
The 27-count complaint alleges negligence by
Uber, its subsidiaries, and Mr. De Castro Achon, citing the
driver's failure to stop the vehicle or utilize Uber's
alleged safety features, despite the escalating
danger. The lawsuit further contends that Uber's safety training
for its drivers is inadequate, and that Uber disincentivizes the
use of its safety features by its drivers.
"It's unconscionable that the driver continued driving while a
passenger, who was seated improperly on the console directly next
to the driver, brandished a firearm and threatened another
passenger," said attorney Joseph A. Mendelsohn of Shiner Law
Group. "Uber allegedly promotes safety technology and
training of its drivers, but we allege they failed to
adequately train their driver in the use of Uber's safety
technology in emergencies."
It was not until Ms. Harrell discharged her weapon and shot
Ms. Borcela that the Uber driver decided to finally stop the
vehicle.
Attorney David Shiner added,
"This incident was completely preventable. This case seeks justice
for three children who lost their mother due to the defendants'
disregard for passenger safety, and if facts warrant, we'll seek
punitive damages."
About Shiner Law Group, P.A.
Shiner Law Group,
P.A. is a personal injury firm with offices throughout Florida. The Firm is committed to seeking
justice for victims of negligence and holding responsible parties
accountable.
For further information, contact:
Shiner Law Group
561-777-7700
info@ShinerLawGroup.com
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