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Biotech CEO Sues Uber After Violent Assault by Driver

8/22/2025

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Bryan Kobel, a biotech CEO, is suing Uber following an assault by illegal driver Uliumdzhiev Vadim Nikolaevich in Charleston, South Carolina.
The attack resulted in a concussion and serious injuries for Kobel.
The lawsuit alleges Uber neglected driver safety by permitting Nikolaevich to drive with a fraudulent license.
Kobel demands accountability and reforms in Uber's safety policies, claiming the company victim-blamed him post-incident.

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Story summary

Bryan Kobel, a biotech CEO, is suing Uber following an assault by illegal driver Uliumdzhiev Vadim Nikolaevich in Charleston, South Carolina.
The attack resulted in a concussion and serious injuries for Kobel.
The lawsuit alleges Uber neglected driver safety by permitting Nikolaevich to drive with a fraudulent license.
Kobel demands accountability and reforms in Uber's safety policies, claiming the company victim-blamed him post-incident.