The mother of an Uber driver who was shot and killed during a ride has filed a wrongful death and negligence lawsuit against the ride-share company. Christina Spicuzza, 38, a mother of four, was allegedly murdered by passenger Calvin Anthony Crew, 24, in February 2022.
According to court documents, Crew ordered the Uber through his girlfriend's account and was picked up in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Dashcam footage shows Crew, wearing a balaclava, holding a gun to Spicuzza's head while the Uber app directed them to a drop-off point. Spicuzza was heard pleading for her life, saying she had four children.
The lawsuit claims Uber failed to verify Crew's identity, did not inform Spicuzza of his criminal record—he had been adjudicated for robbery at age 14—and did not provide basic safety features. It alleges Uber prioritised profits over driver safety.
An Uber spokesperson expressed condolences but declined to comment on pending litigation, stating the company is committed to driver safety and has introduced features like in-app safety tools and rider ID verification. Crew was arrested days after the murder and faces a trial with prosecutors seeking the death penalty.
