Biotech CEO sues Uber after illegal immigrant driver assault caught on camera
2 days ago
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- Biotech CEO Bryan Kobel sues Uber after being violently assaulted by an illegal immigrant driver in Charleston, SC.
- The driver, Uliumdzhiev Vadim Nikolaevich, was arrested but later released on bond; he was later detained by ICE.
- Kobel suffered a concussion and head laceration, requiring hospitalization and seven staples.
- Surveillance footage shows Nikolaevich attacking Kobel, who was with his service dog, before fleeing the scene.
- Uber allegedly suspended Kobel's account post-incident, despite providing evidence, while the driver continued working.
- The lawsuit accuses Uber of negligence in driver screening, leading to safety risks for passengers.
- Kobel describes lasting physical and emotional trauma, including difficulty returning to normal life.
- Authorities confirmed Nikolaevich was in the U.S. illegally with a fake driver’s license.