Family Sues Uber Over Fatal Lowell Hit-and-Run

The complaint alleges that Candido was actively logged into the Uber Eats application when his vehicle, which reportedly featured a nonworking fog light, struck the victim at a high rate of speed. Rather than stopping to render aid or report the collision, the driver fled the scene. Leah Kahare, a dental student remembered by her family for her faith and kindness, succumbed to catastrophic injuries shortly after the incident.

Legal counsel for the family, John McCarthy, argues that Uber bears responsibility for the harm caused by its drivers, asserting that the company profits from every delivery while maintaining oversight of the personnel it places on public roads. The lawsuit brings charges of gross negligence and wrongful death against both the individual driver and the corporate entities, including Portier, LLC. The family seeks both compensatory and punitive damages, citing systemic failures in driver hiring, training, and supervision.