Florida Appeals Court Upholds Lyft’s Immunity Under TNC Statute in Wrongful Death Suit
Florida appeals court upholds Lyft's immunity in a wrongful death suit stemming from a traffic accident involving a Lyft driver.
Abner v. Lyft Florida, Inc., et al., 2025 WL 2969993 (Fla. 3d DCA 2025) - Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal affirmed summary judgment in favor of Lyft in a wrongful death action stemming from an accident where a Transportation Network Company (TNC) driver collided with a motorcyclist. The plaintiff asserted claims of vicarious liability as well as negligent hiring and retention against Lyft.... By: Marshall Dennehey