Passenger attacks Uber driver. Dash cam records attack

[Liberal_in_LA]

http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-uber-rider-arrested-20151101-story.html

In the video, the passenger argues with Caban over directions.

The driver eventually pulls into the parking lot of the shopping center in the 1800 block of Newport Boulevard, where the altercation later occurred. As Caban turns into the parking lot, the passenger is seen falling over in his seat.

The two men continue to argue and Caban orders the passenger out of the car. The dispute escalates, and the passenger refuses to leave.

“Get out of my car or I will call the police,” Caban says.

The passenger opens his door, then begins to repeatedly strike the driver, shouting expletives at him and pulling his hair. Caban then pepper-sprays the man.

[Ace Rothstein]

1. How is that only a misdemeanor charge?

[Liberal_in_LA]

2. Update. Attacker was taco bell exec

He is set to be arraigned Nov. 17. Prosecutors will be asking that bail be set at $20,000.

Golden was a marketing manager for Taco Bell, but the Irvine-based company said Monday he is no longer an employee.


"Given the behavior of the individual, it is clear he can no longer work for us. We have also offered and encouraged him to seek professional help," the company said in the statement.

http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-taco-bell-executive-charged-uber-20151103-story.html

[gratuitous]

3. I hope the driver was well insured

Because I don't think the $40 billion company that was supplying him with paying customers will be covering his injuries. Wouldn't be good for their business model.