A couple, Georgia and John McGinty, were hurt in an Uber crash. They wanted to sue Uber, but couldn’t because of the app’s terms. The court said they agreed to those terms. Georgia’s injuries were severe, including spine fractures. John fractured his sternum and wrist. They still need more treatment. Uber wanted the case settled in arbitration. This means a third party decides the outcome, not a court. Laws around arbitration can vary by state. Disney had a similar issue with a customer over a death at Disney World. Georgia and John feel the case has been very hard on their family. Their daughter was affected too. Uber mentioned that Georgia agreed to their terms herself. They focus on safety on the roads.
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Arbitration/ˌɑːrbɪˈtreɪʃən/noun
A method of resolving disputes outside of court where a third party makes a decision.
Fractures/ˈfræk.tʃərz/noun
Breaks or cracks in a bone.
Severe/sɪˈvɪr/adjective
Of a serious nature; very bad or intense.
Settlement/ˈsɛtəlmənt/noun
An official agreement intended to resolve a dispute or conflict.
Treatment/ˈtriːt.mənt/noun
The management and care of a patient to combat a disease or condition.
Affect/əˈfɛkt/verb
To have an impact on; to make a change to.
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What type of accident were Georgia and John McGinty involved in?
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Which company had a similar issue with a customer over a death?
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