Uber driver sues passenger caught on video attacking him
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}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 reports Edward Caban filed a lawsuit Tuesday 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.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Golden has been charged with assault and battery.
The Newport Beach resident is out of jail and couldn't be reached for comment.
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.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Police say a dashboard camera video shows Golden slapping Caban, grabbing his hair and slamming his head against a window.