Uber Driver Sues Taco Bell Brand Manager Videoed in California Slapping Assault
An Uber driver is suing a California man accused of slapping and hitting the driver in an attack that was recorded on video.
KABC-TV in Los Angeles reported Edward Caban filed a lawsuit earlier this week in Orange County against 32-year-old Benjamin Golden.
The suit seeks damages in excess of $25,000 for assault, battery, and infliction of emotional distress.
Golden has been charged with assault and battery.
Police say Golden, a former brand manager for Taco Bell, was ordered out of the car on Friday in Costa Mesa because he was too drunk to give directions.
Police say a dashboard camera video shows Golden slapping Caban, grabbing his hair and slamming his head against a window.
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